CVE-2018-15706: Path Traversal

Published Oct 31, 2018
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Updated

WADashboard API in Advantech WebAccess 8.3.1 and 8.3.2 allows remote authenticated attackers to read any file on the filesystem due to a directory traversal vulnerability in the readFile API.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Advantech WebAccess=8.3.1
Advantech WebAccess=8.3.2

Event History

Oct 31, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for Advantech WebAccess?

The vulnerability ID for Advantech WebAccess is CVE-2018-15706.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-15706?

The severity of CVE-2018-15706 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

3

What is the affected software version of CVE-2018-15706?

The affected software versions of CVE-2018-15706 are Advantech WebAccess 8.3.1 and 8.3.2.

4

How can a remote authenticated attacker exploit CVE-2018-15706?

A remote authenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2018-15706 by using the WADashboard API in Advantech WebAccess 8.3.1 and 8.3.2 to read any file on the filesystem due to a directory traversal vulnerability in the readFile API.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-15706?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-15706 at the following link: https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-35

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