7.5
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-8968: Path Traversal

First published: Sat Mar 24 2018(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in zzcms 8.2. user/manage.php allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the oldimg or oldflv parameter in an action=modify request. This can be leveraged for database access by deleting install.lock.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ZZCMS=8.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-8968?

    CVE-2018-8968 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to delete arbitrary files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-8968?

    To fix CVE-2018-8968, ensure that input validation is properly implemented to prevent directory traversal attacks in user/manage.php.

  • What are the effects of an exploit of CVE-2018-8968?

    Exploitation of CVE-2018-8968 can lead to the deletion of critical files, including install.lock, potentially giving attackers access to the database.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-8968?

    CVE-2018-8968 affects version 8.2 of zzcms.

  • Can CVE-2018-8968 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2018-8968 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to manipulate the affected script without local access.

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