CVE-2018-8741: Path Traversal

Published Mar 17, 2018
·
Updated

A directory traversal flaw in SquirrelMail 1.4.22 allows an authenticated attacker to exfiltrate (or potentially delete) files from the hosting server, related to ../ in the attlocalname field in Deliver.class.php.

Affected Software

4 affected components
debian/squirrelmail
Squirrelmail Squirrelmail=1.4.22
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0

Event History

Mar 17, 2018
Data Sourced
09:30 AM
SeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8741?

CVE-2018-8741 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for file exfiltration and manipulation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-8741?

To fix CVE-2018-8741, upgrade SquirrelMail to a more secure version that addresses the directory traversal vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-8741?

CVE-2018-8741 affects SquirrelMail version 1.4.22 running on Debian Linux 7.0 and 8.0.

4

Can CVE-2018-8741 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-8741 can be exploited remotely by an authenticated attacker with access to the SquirrelMail application.

5

What impact does CVE-2018-8741 have on data integrity?

CVE-2018-8741 can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files, which compromises data integrity and confidentiality.

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