CVE-2017-12586: Path Traversal
First published: Sun Aug 06 2017(Updated: )
SLiMS 8 Akasia through 8.3.1 has an arbitrary file reading issue because of directory traversal in the url parameter to admin/help.php. It can be exploited by remote authenticated librarian users.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SLIMS | =8.0 | |
| SLIMS | =8.1 | |
| SLIMS | =8.2 | |
| SLIMS | =8.3 | |
| SLIMS | =8.3.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-12586?
CVE-2017-12586 has a medium severity level due to its impact on file access without proper authentication.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12586?
To fix CVE-2017-12586, upgrade SLiMS Akasia to version 8.3.2 or later where this vulnerability has been addressed.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-12586?
Remote authenticated librarian users of SLiMS Akasia versions 8.0 through 8.3.1 are affected by CVE-2017-12586.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-12586?
CVE-2017-12586 is categorized as an arbitrary file reading vulnerability due to directory traversal.
Can CVE-2017-12586 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-12586 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users taking advantage of the directory traversal flaw.
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/references
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/weakness
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/description
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/slims
- canonical/slims
- version/slims/8.0
- version/slims/8.1
- version/slims/8.2
- version/slims/8.3
- version/slims/8.3.1