cisco-sa-20191016-wlc-pathtrav: Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Path Traversal Vulnerability
First published: Wed Oct 16 2019(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to view system files that should be restricted. This vulnerability is due to improper sanitization of user-supplied input in command-line parameters that describe filenames. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using directory traversal techniques to submit a path to a desired file location. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view system files that may contain sensitive information. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. This advisory is available at the following link: https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20191016-wlc-pathtrav
Credit: Marcin Kopec Deutsche TelekomFabian Beck Deutsche Telekom Deutsche TelekomJiri Kulda Deutsche Telekom
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of cisco-sa-20191016-wlc-pathtrav?
The severity of cisco-sa-20191016-wlc-pathtrav is identified as high due to the potential for unauthorized file access.
How do I fix cisco-sa-20191016-wlc-pathtrav?
To fix cisco-sa-20191016-wlc-pathtrav, update your Cisco Wireless LAN Controller software to the latest patched version.
Who is affected by cisco-sa-20191016-wlc-pathtrav?
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller users who have not applied the latest security updates may be affected by cisco-sa-20191016-wlc-pathtrav.
What kind of access does cisco-sa-20191016-wlc-pathtrav allow?
cisco-sa-20191016-wlc-pathtrav allows an authenticated, local attacker to view restricted system files.
What causes the vulnerability cisco-sa-20191016-wlc-pathtrav?
The vulnerability cisco-sa-20191016-wlc-pathtrav is caused by improper sanitization of user-supplied input in command-line parameters.
- agent/type
- agent/event
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- collector/cisco-advisory
- source/Cisco
- agent/author
- agent/title
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/references
- agent/description
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- agent/guess-ai
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/cisco
- canonical/cisco wireless lan controllers