CVE-2015-7603: konicaminolta ftp_utility Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2015-7603 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Path Traversal vulnerability in konicaminolta ftp_utility. EPSS estimates a 60.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.1% of scored vulnerabilities. 3 public exploits are recorded.

Timeline

1. 29-09-2015
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 16-09-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Konica Minolta FTP Utility 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in a RETR command.

• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.