CVE-2019-18371: Path Traversal

Published Oct 23, 2019
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Updated

An issue was discovered on Xiaomi Mi WiFi R3G devices before 2.28.23-stable. There is a directory traversal vulnerability to read arbitrary files via a misconfigured NGINX alias, as demonstrated by api-third-party/download/extdisks../etc/config/account. With this vulnerability, the attacker can bypass authentication.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Mi Millet Router 3g Firmware<2.28.23
Mi Millet Router 3g

Event History

Oct 23, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:02 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-18371?

CVE-2019-18371 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-18371?

To fix CVE-2019-18371, update your Xiaomi Mi WiFi R3G device to firmware version 2.28.23 or later.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2019-18371?

CVE-2019-18371 affects Xiaomi Mi WiFi R3G devices running firmware versions prior to 2.28.23.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2019-18371?

CVE-2019-18371 can be exploited to perform a directory traversal attack, allowing access to arbitrary files.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2019-18371?

The impact of CVE-2019-18371 is significant, enabling attackers to read sensitive configuration files on the device.

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