Vulnerability Description
The Catalyst-Plugin-Static-Simple module before 0.34 for Perl allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files if there is a '.' character anywhere in the pathname, which differs from the intended policy of allowing access only when the filename itself has a '.' character.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Catalyst-Plugin-Static-Simple Project | Catalyst-Plugin-Static-Simple | < 0.34 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/880458Third Party Advisory
- https://metacpan.org/changes/distribution/Catalyst-Plugin-Static-SimpleRelease Notes
- https://rt.cpan.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=120558Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/880458Third Party Advisory
- https://metacpan.org/changes/distribution/Catalyst-Plugin-Static-SimpleRelease Notes
- https://rt.cpan.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=120558Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16248?
CVE-2017-16248 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Catalyst-Plugin-Static-Simple module before 0.34 for Perl allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files if there is a '.' character anywhere in the pathname, which differs from the intended poli...
How severe is CVE-2017-16248?
CVE-2017-16248 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16248?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Catalyst-Plugin-Static-Simple Project Catalyst-Plugin-Static-Simple.