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 NMS300 | =1.5.0.11 |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135618/Netgear-Pro-NMS-300-Code-Execution-File-Download.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135999/NETGEAR-ProSafe-Network-Management-System-300-Arbitrary-File-Upload.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Feb/30
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/777024
- http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/windows/http/netgear_nms_rce
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537446/100/0/threaded
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39412/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39515/
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.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/weakness
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/netgear
- canonical/netgear nms300
- version/netgear nms300/1.5.0.11