#VU11449 Path traversal in WireMock - CVE-2018-9117

Vulnerability identifier: #VU11449

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-9117

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WireMock
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Tom Akehurst

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper processing of XML requests. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted XML request, gain access to potentially sensitive information, such as local files.

Mitigation
Update to version 2.16.0.

Vulnerable software versions

WireMock: 2.13.0 - 2.15.0

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External links
https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/wiremock-user/PQ1UQzKZVl0

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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