CVE-2016-6269: trendmicro smart_protection_server Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2016-6269 is a critical (CVSS 9.1) Path Traversal vulnerability in trendmicro smart_protection_server. EPSS estimates a 3.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 89.6% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 30-01-2017
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 06-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Smart Protection Server 2.5 before build 2200, 2.6 before build 2106, and 3.0 before build 1330 allow remote attackers to read and delete arbitrary files via the tmpfname parameter to (1) log_mgt_adhocquery_ajaxhandler.php, (2) log_mgt_ajaxhandler.php, (3) log_mgt_ajaxhandler.php or (4) tf parameter to wcs_bwlists_handler.php.

• 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.