CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-4320: Path Traversal

First published: Mon Apr 10 2017(Updated: )

Atlassian Bitbucket Server before 4.7.1 allows remote attackers to read the first line of an arbitrary file via a directory traversal attack on the pull requests resource.

Credit: cret@cert.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Atlassian Bitbucket<4.7.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-4320?

    CVE-2016-4320 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized file access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-4320?

    To fix CVE-2016-4320, update Atlassian Bitbucket Server to version 4.7.1 or later.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2016-4320 involve?

    CVE-2016-4320 involves a directory traversal attack that allows unauthorized access to file contents.

  • Which versions of Atlassian Bitbucket are affected by CVE-2016-4320?

    CVE-2016-4320 affects all versions of Atlassian Bitbucket Server prior to 4.7.1.

  • Can CVE-2016-4320 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-4320 can be exploited remotely by attackers without authentication.

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