7.5
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-0855: Path Traversal

First published: Fri Jan 15 2016(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in Advantech WebAccess before 8.1 allows remote attackers to list arbitrary virtual-directory files via unspecified vectors.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Advantech WebOP<=8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-0855?

    CVE-2016-0855 has a medium severity rating, indicating a moderate risk to affected systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-0855?

    The recommended fix for CVE-2016-0855 is to upgrade Advantech WebAccess to version 8.1 or later.

  • What does CVE-2016-0855 exploit?

    CVE-2016-0855 exploits a directory traversal vulnerability allowing remote attackers to access arbitrary files.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2016-0855?

    CVE-2016-0855 affects Advantech WebAccess versions prior to 8.1.

  • Can CVE-2016-0855 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-0855 can be exploited remotely by attackers without authentication.

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