8.5
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-16985: Path Traversal

First published: Mon Oct 21 2019(Updated: )

In FusionPBX up to v4.5.7, the file app\xml_cdr\xml_cdr_delete.php uses an unsanitized "rec" variable coming from the URL, which is base64 decoded and allows deletion of any file of the system.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Fusionpbx Fusionpbx<=4.5.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-16985?

    CVE-2019-16985 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary file deletion.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-16985?

    To fix CVE-2019-16985, upgrade to FusionPBX version 4.5.8 or later, where the vulnerability is addressed.

  • What impact does CVE-2019-16985 have on affected systems?

    CVE-2019-16985 allows an attacker to delete any file on the server, leading to potential data loss and service disruption.

  • Which versions of FusionPBX are affected by CVE-2019-16985?

    CVE-2019-16985 affects FusionPBX versions up to and including 4.5.7.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2019-16985?

    Yes, CVE-2019-16985 has been discussed in various blog posts detailing how the vulnerability can be exploited.

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