CVE-2018-1299: Path Traversal
First published: Tue Feb 06 2018(Updated: )
In Apache Allura before 1.8.0, unauthenticated attackers may retrieve arbitrary files through the Allura web application. Some webservers used with Allura, such as Nginx, Apache/mod_wsgi or paster may prevent the attack from succeeding. Others, such as gunicorn do not prevent it and leave Allura vulnerable.
Credit: security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Allura | <1.8.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-1299?
CVE-2018-1299 is a vulnerability in Apache Allura web application that allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve arbitrary files.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1299?
CVE-2018-1299 has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).
How does CVE-2018-1299 affect Apache Allura?
CVE-2018-1299 affects Apache Allura versions up to and including 1.8.0.
How can I fix CVE-2018-1299 in Apache Allura?
To fix CVE-2018-1299 in Apache Allura, update to version 1.8.0 or later, or use a web server such as Nginx, Apache/mod_wsgi, or paster that prevents the attack.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-1299?
More information about CVE-2018-1299 can be found on the Apache Allura website and the Apache mailing list.
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