#VU43623 Path traversal in Vtiger CRM - CVE-2012-4867

Vulnerability identifier: #VU43623

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [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:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-4867

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Vtiger CRM
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Vtiger

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in modules/com_vtiger_workflow/sortfieldsjson.php in vtiger CRM 5.1.0. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a . (dot dot) in the module_name parameter.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Vtiger CRM: 5.1.0

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External links
https://packetstormsecurity.org/files/111075/Vtiger-5.1.0-Local-File-Inclusion.html
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18635

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.