CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-5539: Path Traversal

First published: Mon Jan 23 2017(Updated: )

The patch for directory traversal (CVE-2017-5480) in b2evolution version 6.8.4-stable has a bypass vulnerability. An attacker can use ..\/ to bypass the filter rule. Then, this attacker can exploit this vulnerability to delete or read any files on the server. It can also be used to determine whether a file exists.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Evolution=6.8.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-5539?

    CVE-2017-5539 has a high severity rating due to the potential for file deletion and unauthorized file access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-5539?

    To fix CVE-2017-5539, upgrade b2evolution to version 6.8.5 or later.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-5539?

    CVE-2017-5539 can be exploited for directory traversal attacks enabling unauthorized file reading or deletion.

  • Is CVE-2017-5539 related to any other vulnerabilities?

    CVE-2017-5539 is related to CVE-2017-5480, which addressed directory traversal but was bypassed.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-5539?

    CVE-2017-5539 affects b2evolution version 6.8.4.

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