What is the severity of CVE-2016-1525?

CVE-2016-1525 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote authenticated users to access sensitive files.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1525?

To mitigate CVE-2016-1525, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the NETGEAR Management System that addresses this vulnerability.

What systems are affected by CVE-2016-1525?

CVE-2016-1525 affects the NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management Software 300 version 1.5.0.11 and earlier.

Can CVE-2016-1525 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-1525 can be exploited by remote authenticated users using directory traversal techniques.

What kind of files can be accessed due to CVE-2016-1525?

CVE-2016-1525 allows attackers to read arbitrary files on the server via the exploitation of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-1525

high

8.6

CWE

13/2/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-1525: Path Traversal

First published: Sat Feb 13 2016(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in data/config/image.do in NETGEAR Management System NMS300 1.5.0.11 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the realName parameter.

Credit: cret@cert.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Netgear ProSAFE Network Management Software 300	=1.5.0.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1525?
CVE-2016-1525 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote authenticated users to access sensitive files.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1525?
To mitigate CVE-2016-1525, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the NETGEAR Management System that addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-1525?
CVE-2016-1525 affects the NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management Software 300 version 1.5.0.11 and earlier.
Can CVE-2016-1525 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-1525 can be exploited by remote authenticated users using directory traversal techniques.
What kind of files can be accessed due to CVE-2016-1525?
CVE-2016-1525 allows attackers to read arbitrary files on the server via the exploitation of the vulnerability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1525?
CVE-2016-1525 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote authenticated users to access sensitive files.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1525?
To mitigate CVE-2016-1525, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the NETGEAR Management System that addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-1525?
CVE-2016-1525 affects the NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management Software 300 version 1.5.0.11 and earlier.
Can CVE-2016-1525 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-1525 can be exploited by remote authenticated users using directory traversal techniques.
What kind of files can be accessed due to CVE-2016-1525?
CVE-2016-1525 allows attackers to read arbitrary files on the server via the exploitation of the vulnerability.