CVE-2019-7305: eXtplorer exposes /usr and /etc/extplorer over HTTP

Published Apr 9, 2020
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Updated

Information Exposure vulnerability in eXtplorer makes the /usr/ and /etc/extplorer/ system directories world-accessible over HTTP. Introduced in the Makefile patch file debian/patches/debian-changes-2.1.0b6+dfsg-1 or debian/patches/adds-a-makefile.patch, this can lead to data leakage, information disclosure and potentially remote code execution on the web server. This issue affects all versions of eXtplorer in Ubuntu and Debian

Affected Software

3 affected components
eXtplorer extplorer<=2.1.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux
Debian Debian Linux

Event History

Apr 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-7305?

CVE-2019-7305 has a medium severity level due to the potential for information exposure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-7305?

To fix CVE-2019-7305, ensure that the system directories /usr/ and /etc/extplorer/ are properly restricted to prevent world access.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2019-7305?

CVE-2019-7305 primarily affects eXtplorer versions up to and including 2.1.0.

4

What can happen if CVE-2019-7305 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2019-7305 can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive system directories, resulting in data leakage.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-7305?

Yes, applying the latest updates of eXtplorer will include fixes for CVE-2019-7305.

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