#VU45106 Path traversal in Orange Human Resource Management - CVE-2010-4798

Vulnerability identifier: #VU45106

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2010-4798

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Orange Human Resource Management
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: OrangeHRM Inc.

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 index.php in OrangeHRM 2.6.0.1. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the uri parameter.

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

Vulnerable software versions

Orange Human Resource Management: 2.6.0.1

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External links
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15232
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/43905
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/62388

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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.