7.5
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-2846: Path Traversal

First published: Mon Apr 28 2014(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in opt/arkeia/wui/htdocs/index.php in the WD Arkeia virtual appliance (AVA) with firmware before 10.2.9 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and execute arbitrary PHP code via a ..././ (dot dot dot slash dot slash) in the lang Cookie parameter, as demonstrated by a request to login/doLogin.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Westerndigital Arkeia Virtual Appliance Firmware<=10.2.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-2846?

    CVE-2014-2846 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution and unauthorized file access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-2846?

    To remediate CVE-2014-2846, upgrade the WD Arkeia virtual appliance firmware to version 10.2.9 or later.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-2846?

    CVE-2014-2846 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows attackers to read arbitrary files on the server.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2014-2846?

    CVE-2014-2846 affects users of the WD Arkeia virtual appliance running firmware versions prior to 10.2.9.

  • Can CVE-2014-2846 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2014-2846 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code on the vulnerable system.

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