CVE-2015-4670: Path Traversal
Published Aug 18, 2015
·Updated
Directory traversal vulnerability in the AjaxFileUpload control in DevExpress AJAX Control Toolkit (aka AjaxControlToolkit) before 15.1 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the fileId parameter to AjaxFileUploadHandler.axd.
Affected Software
1 affected component
DevExpress AJAX Control Toolkit<=15.0
Event History
Aug 18, 2015
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-2015-4670?
CVE-2015-4670 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to perform directory traversal attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-4670?
To fix CVE-2015-4670, update the DevExpress AJAX Control Toolkit to version 15.1 or later.
3
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-4670?
CVE-2015-4670 can be exploited to write arbitrary files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution.
4
Which versions of DevExpress AJAX Control Toolkit are affected by CVE-2015-4670?
CVE-2015-4670 affects all versions of DevExpress AJAX Control Toolkit prior to 15.1.
5
What is the file involved in the CVE-2015-4670 vulnerability?
The vulnerable file involved in CVE-2015-4670 is AjaxFileUploadHandler.axd.