Path traversal in REDAXO CMS

1) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU98849

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-46212

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the "/index.php?page=backup/export" endpoint. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

REDAXO: 5.10.1 - 5.17.1

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:redaxo:redaxo:5.10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:redaxo:redaxo:5.11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:redaxo:redaxo:5.11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:

External links

http://github.com/Purposex7/Vulns4Study/blob/main/REDAXO%20File%20Download%20Exploit.md
http://github.com/advisories/GHSA-37gm-h5wr-pf25

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.