#VU14317 Path traversal in lighttpd
Vulnerability identifier: #VU14317
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
lighttpd
Server applications /
Web servers
Vendor: lighttpd
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient check of path names under certain conditions in mod_alias (mod_alias.c). A remote attacker can submit a specially crafted URL and gain access to potentially sensitive information.
Mitigation
Update to version 1.4.50.
Vulnerable software versions
lighttpd: 1.4.1 - 1.4.49
External links
https://github.com/lighttpd/lighttpd1.4/commit/2105dae0f9d7a964375ce681e53cb165375f84c1#diff-40a405a...
https://www.lighttpd.net/2018/8/13/1.4.50/
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.
