Vulnerability Description
MetInfo CMS 6.0.0 before 6.1.1 contains a path traversal vulnerability in /include/thumb.php that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via the dir parameter. Attackers can send crafted requests with backslash sequences bypassing the str_replace filter to read files like config_db.php on Windows. Exploitation evidence was first observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2023-10-14.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/vulnerabilit
- https://web.archive.org/web/20190916061234/https://paper.seebug.org/676/
- https://www.metinfo.cn/
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/metinfo-cms-6.1.1-unauthenticated-path-trav
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-25439?
CVE-2018-25439 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). MetInfo CMS 6.0.0 before 6.1.1 contains a path traversal vulnerability in /include/thumb.php that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via the dir parameter. Attackers can send cra...
How severe is CVE-2018-25439?
CVE-2018-25439 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-2018-25439?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.