CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-8228: Path Traversal

First published: Tue Nov 24 2015(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in the SFTP server in Huawei AR 120, 150, 160, 200, 500, 1200, 2200, 3200, and 3600 routers with software before V200R006SPH003 allows remote authenticated users to access arbitrary directories via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Huawei AR firmware<=v200r006c10
Huawei AR120 firmware
Huawei AR1200
Huawei AR 150
Huawei AR160 Firmware
Huawei AR200
Huawei AR2200 Series Firmware
Huawei AR3200 firmware
Huawei AR3600 Firmware
Huawei AR500

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-8228?

    CVE-2015-8228 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized directory access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-8228?

    To fix CVE-2015-8228, you should upgrade your Huawei router firmware to version V200R006SPH003 or later.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2015-8228?

    CVE-2015-8228 affects various Huawei AR routers including models 120, 150, 160, 200, 500, 1200, 2200, 3200, and 3600.

  • Can remote authenticated users exploit CVE-2015-8228?

    Yes, remote authenticated users can exploit CVE-2015-8228 to access arbitrary directories on the vulnerable devices.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-8228 if I cannot update the firmware?

    There are no known workarounds for CVE-2015-8228; the best mitigation is to apply the firmware update.

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