7.5
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-9331: Path Traversal

First published: Sat Apr 07 2018(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in zzcms 8.2. user/adv.php allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the oldimg parameter. 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 vulnerability CVE-2018-9331?

    CVE-2018-9331 is a vulnerability in zzcms 8.2 that allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files through directory traversal in the user/adv.php file.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-9331?

    Exploiting CVE-2018-9331 can lead to the deletion of critical files such as install.lock, which can allow unauthorized database access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-9331?

    To mitigate CVE-2018-9331, update zzcms to a version that has addressed this vulnerability and ensure proper user input validation.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2018-9331?

    CVE-2018-9331 affects users of zzcms version 8.2 that have not implemented security measures against directory traversal attacks.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-9331?

    Check with the zzcms developers for any available patches or updates specifically addressing CVE-2018-9331.

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