CVE-2017-9031: Path Traversal

Published May 17, 2017
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Updated

The WebUI component in Deluge before 1.3.15 contains a directory traversal vulnerability involving a request in which the name of the render file is not associated with any template file.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Deluge-torrent Deluge<=1.3.14
ubuntu/deluge*
debian/deluge
2.0.3-42.2.0-12.2.1~dev0+20260307-2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/deluge to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.0.3-4Fixed in 2.2.0-1Fixed in 2.2.1~dev0+20260307-2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/deluge to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.3.12-1ubuntu1+esm1

Event History

May 17, 2017
CVE Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·07:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9031?

CVE-2017-9031 has been reported as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for directory traversal.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-9031?

To fix CVE-2017-9031, upgrade Deluge to version 1.3.15 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2017-9031 have on my system?

CVE-2017-9031 allows an attacker to potentially access sensitive files outside the intended directories.

4

Which versions of Deluge are affected by CVE-2017-9031?

Deluge versions prior to 1.3.15 are affected by CVE-2017-9031.

5

Is CVE-2017-9031 exploited in the wild?

There are no public reports indicating that CVE-2017-9031 is currently being exploited in the wild.

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