CVE-2018-8969: Path Traversal
First published: Sat Mar 24 2018(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in zzcms 8.2. user/licence_save.php allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the oldimg parameter in an action=modify request. This can be leveraged for database access by deleting install.lock.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ZZCMS | =8.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8969?
CVE-2018-8969 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote file deletion.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8969?
To fix CVE-2018-8969, upgrade to a later version of Zzcms that addresses this directory traversal vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-8969?
CVE-2018-8969 specifically affects Zzcms version 8.2.
What kind of attack can be executed using CVE-2018-8969?
CVE-2018-8969 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files, potentially enabling database access.
What is the main cause of CVE-2018-8969?
CVE-2018-8969 is caused by insufficient validation of user inputs in the oldimg parameter within the licence_save.php file.
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