CVE-2014-1836: Path Traversal

Published Jul 1, 2015
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Updated

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in htdocs/libraries/image-editor/image-edit.php in ImpressCMS before 1.3.6 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a full pathname in the imagepath parameter in a cancel action.

Other sources

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in htdocs/libraries/image-editor/image-edit.php in ImpressCMS before 1.3.6 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a full pathname in the imagepath parameter in a cancel action.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
composer/impresscms/impresscms<1.3.6
1.3.6
ImpressCMS ImpressCMS<=1.3.5

Event History

Jul 1, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
May 17, 2022
Advisory Published
04:12 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-1836?

CVE-2014-1836 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary file deletion.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-1836?

To fix CVE-2014-1836, upgrade to ImpressCMS version 1.3.6 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-1836?

CVE-2014-1836 is classified as an absolute path traversal vulnerability.

4

Which versions of ImpressCMS are affected by CVE-2014-1836?

ImpressCMS versions prior to 1.3.6, including 1.3.5 and earlier, are affected by CVE-2014-1836.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2014-1836?

CVE-2014-1836 can be exploited by remote attackers who can manipulate the image_path parameter in a cancel action.

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