CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-3490: Path Traversal

First published: Tue Sep 28 2010(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in page.recordings.php in the System Recordings component in the configuration interface in FreePBX 2.8.0 and earlier allows remote authenticated administrators to create arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the usersnum parameter to admin/config.php, as demonstrated by creating a .php file under the web root.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
FreePBX<=2.8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-3490?

    CVE-2010-3490 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary file creation by authenticated users.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-3490?

    To fix CVE-2010-3490, upgrade to a version of FreePBX later than 2.8.0 that patches this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2010-3490?

    CVE-2010-3490 affects administrators using FreePBX 2.8.0 and earlier versions.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-3490?

    CVE-2010-3490 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthorized file access.

  • Can CVE-2010-3490 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2010-3490 can be exploited remotely by authenticated administrators through manipulated parameters.

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