CVE-2015-0269: Path Traversal

Published Feb 12, 2015
·
Updated

A directory traversal vulnerability allows back end users to view files outside their document root

Other sources

Directory traversal vulnerability in Contao before 3.2.19, and 3.4.x before 3.4.4 allows remote authenticated "back end" users to view files outside their file mounts or the document root via unspecified vectors.

Directory traversal vulnerability in Contao before 3.2.19, and 3.4.x before 3.4.4 allows remote authenticated backend users to view files outside their file mounts or the document root via unspecified vectors.

— GitHub

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
composer/contao/core>=2.0.0, <3.0.0, >=3.0.0, <3.4.4
composer/contao/core>=2.0.0<3.2.19
3.2.19
composer/contao/core>=3.4.0<3.4.4
3.4.4
Contao Contao CMS<=3.2.18
Contao Contao CMS=3.4.0
Contao Contao CMS=3.4.0-beta1
Contao Contao CMS=3.4.1
Contao Contao CMS=3.4.2
Contao Contao CMS=3.4.3

Event History

Feb 12, 2015
Advisory Published
01:44 PM
May 26, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-0269?

CVE-2015-0269 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its directory traversal capabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-0269?

To mitigate CVE-2015-0269, upgrade to Contao version 3.2.19 or 3.4.4 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2015-0269?

CVE-2015-0269 affects authenticated back end users of Contao versions prior to 3.2.19 and 3.4.x before 3.4.4.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-0269?

CVE-2015-0269 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthorized file access.

5

What can attackers do with CVE-2015-0269?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2015-0269 can view files outside their document root, potentially accessing sensitive information.

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