CVE-2017-15805: Path Traversal

Published Oct 23, 2017
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Updated

Cisco Small Business SA520 and SA540 devices with firmware 2.1.71 and 2.2.0.7 allow ../ directory traversal in scgi-bin/platform.cgi via the thispage parameter, for reading arbitrary files.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Cisco Small Business Sa520 Firmware=2.1.71
Cisco Small Business Sa520 Firmware=2.2.0.7
Cisco Small Business SA520
Cisco Small Business Sa540 Firmware=2.1.71
Cisco Small Business Sa540 Firmware=2.2.0.7
Cisco Small Business Sa540

Event History

Oct 23, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-15805?

CVE-2017-15805 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for directory traversal attacks allowing unauthorized file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-15805?

To fix CVE-2017-15805, update the Cisco Small Business SA520 or SA540 devices to a non-vulnerable firmware version beyond 2.2.0.7.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2017-15805?

The affected devices under CVE-2017-15805 include Cisco Small Business SA520 and SA540 models running firmware versions 2.1.71 or 2.2.0.7.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2017-15805?

CVE-2017-15805 can be exploited through a directory traversal attack, allowing the reading of arbitrary files on the affected devices.

5

What parameters are involved in CVE-2017-15805?

CVE-2017-15805 involves the 'thispage' parameter in scgi-bin/platform.cgi which is used to perform the directory traversal.

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