CVE-2013-5688: Path Traversal

Published Nov 5, 2013
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Updated

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in index.php in AjaXplorer 5.0.2 and earlier allow remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a ../%00 (dot dot backslash encoded null byte) in the file parameter in a (1) download or (2) getcontent action, or (3) upload arbitrary files via a ../%00 (dot dot backslash encoded null byte) in the dir parameter in an upload action.

Affected Software

36 affected components
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer<=5.0.2
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=2.3.3
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=2.3.4
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=2.5
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=2.5.4
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=2.5.5
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=2.6.0
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=2.7.1
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=2.7.2
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=2.7.3
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=3.0
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=3.0.1
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=3.0.2
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=3.0.3
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=3.1
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=3.1.1
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=3.2
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=3.2.1
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=3.2.2
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=3.2.3
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=3.2.4
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=3.2.5
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=3.3.2
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=3.3.3
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=3.3.4
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=3.3.5
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=4.0
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=4.0.1
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=4.0.2
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=4.0.3
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=4.0.4
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=4.2.0
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=4.2.2
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=4.2.3
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=5.0.0
AjaXplorer AjaXplorer=5.0.1

Event History

Nov 5, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-5688?

CVE-2013-5688 has been classified with a medium severity due to its potential to allow unauthorized file access and manipulation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-5688?

To fix CVE-2013-5688, you should upgrade AjaXplorer to version 5.0.3 or later, which addresses the directory traversal vulnerabilities.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2013-5688?

CVE-2013-5688 affects all versions of AjaXplorer up to and including 5.0.2 and several earlier versions.

4

What types of actions are vulnerable in CVE-2013-5688?

CVE-2013-5688 allows remote authenticated users to exploit vulnerabilities through actions such as downloading and getting content, leading to arbitrary file read and upload.

5

Is there a way to mitigate CVE-2013-5688 without upgrading?

Mitigating CVE-2013-5688 without upgrading may involve restricting file permissions and user access, but upgrading is the most effective solution.

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