7.5
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-12298: Path Traversal

First published: Mon May 13 2019(Updated: )

Directory Traversal in filebrowser in Seagate NAS OS 4.3.15.1 allows attackers to read files within the application's container via a URL path.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Seagate NAS OS=4.3.15.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-12298?

    CVE-2018-12298 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-12298?

    To mitigate CVE-2018-12298, update your Seagate NAS OS to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-12298?

    CVE-2018-12298 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthorized file access.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2018-12298?

    CVE-2018-12298 affects Seagate NAS OS version 4.3.15.1.

  • What can attackers do with CVE-2018-12298?

    Attackers can exploit CVE-2018-12298 to read arbitrary files within the application's container.

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