CVE-2015-5079: Path Traversal

Published Feb 28, 2018
·
Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in widgets/logs.php in BlackCat CMS before 1.1.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the dl parameter.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Blackcat-cms Blackcat Cms<1.1.2

Event History

Feb 28, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5079?

CVE-2015-5079 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-5079?

To fix CVE-2015-5079, upgrade BlackCat CMS to version 1.1.2 or later which addresses this directory traversal vulnerability.

3

What impact does CVE-2015-5079 have on users?

CVE-2015-5079 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive data.

4

Which versions of BlackCat CMS are affected by CVE-2015-5079?

CVE-2015-5079 affects all versions of BlackCat CMS prior to version 1.1.2.

5

How can I determine if my site is vulnerable to CVE-2015-5079?

To determine if your site is vulnerable, check if it is running a version of BlackCat CMS before 1.1.2 and test for unauthorized file access via the dl parameter.

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