7.5
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-9851: Path Traversal

First published: Sun Apr 08 2018(Updated: )

In Gxlcms QY v1.0.0713, Lib\Lib\Action\Admin\TplAction.class.php allows remote attackers to read any file via a modified pathname in an Admin-Tpl request, as demonstrated by use of '|' instead of '/' as a directory separator, in conjunction with a ".." sequence.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Gxlcms=1.0.0713

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-9851?

    CVE-2018-9851 is a vulnerability in Gxlcms QY v1.0.0713 that allows remote attackers to read any file via a modified pathname in an Admin-Tpl request.

  • How does CVE-2018-9851 work?

    The vulnerability in Gxlcms QY v1.0.0713 occurs due to the use of '|' instead of '/' as a directory separator, in conjunction with a ".." sequence, allowing attackers to read files they shouldn't have access to.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-9851?

    CVE-2018-9851 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-9851?

    Gxlcms QY v1.0.0713 is the affected version of the software.

  • How can I fix CVE-2018-9851?

    To fix CVE-2018-9851, update Gxlcms QY to a version that addresses the vulnerability.

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