7.5
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-3295: Path Traversal

First published: Tue Dec 30 2014(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in install/popup.php in Exponent CMS before 2.2.0 RC1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the page parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ExponentCMS<=2.2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-3295?

    CVE-2013-3295 is considered a critical vulnerability because it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-3295?

    To fix CVE-2013-3295, upgrade Exponent CMS to version 2.2.0 RC1 or later.

  • What does CVE-2013-3295 exploit?

    CVE-2013-3295 exploits a directory traversal vulnerability that allows attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files.

  • Which versions of Exponent CMS are affected by CVE-2013-3295?

    CVE-2013-3295 affects Exponent CMS versions prior to 2.2.0 RC1.

  • What parameter is vulnerable in CVE-2013-3295?

    The 'page' parameter in install/popup.php is vulnerable in CVE-2013-3295.

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