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HIGH · 8.1

CVE-2017-5480

Directory traversal vulnerability in inc/files/files.ctrl.php in b2evolution through 6.8.3 allows remote authenticated users to read or delete arbitrary files by leveraging back-office access to provi...

Vulnerability Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in inc/files/files.ctrl.php in b2evolution through 6.8.3 allows remote authenticated users to read or delete arbitrary files by leveraging back-office access to provide a .. (dot dot) in the fm_selected array parameter.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
B2EvolutionB2Evolution<= 6.8.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-5480?

CVE-2017-5480 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). Directory traversal vulnerability in inc/files/files.ctrl.php in b2evolution through 6.8.3 allows remote authenticated users to read or delete arbitrary files by leveraging back-office access to provi...

How severe is CVE-2017-5480?

CVE-2017-5480 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5480?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: B2Evolution B2Evolution.