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MEDIUM · 6.5

CVE-2018-16485

Path Traversal vulnerability in module m-server <1.4.1 allows malicious user to access unauthorized content of any file in the directory tree e.g. /etc/passwd by appending slashes to the URL request.

Vulnerability Description

Path Traversal vulnerability in module m-server <1.4.1 allows malicious user to access unauthorized content of any file in the directory tree e.g. /etc/passwd by appending slashes to the URL request.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
M-Server ProjectM-Server< 1.4.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-16485?

CVE-2018-16485 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Path Traversal vulnerability in module m-server <1.4.1 allows malicious user to access unauthorized content of any file in the directory tree e.g. /etc/passwd by appending slashes to the URL request.

How severe is CVE-2018-16485?

CVE-2018-16485 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-16485?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: M-Server Project M-Server.