CVE-2017-6190: dlink dwr-116_firmware Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2017-6190 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Path Traversal vulnerability in dlink dwr-116_firmware. EPSS estimates a 18.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 97.2% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 10-04-2017
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 05-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the web interface on the D-Link DWR-116 device with firmware before V1.05b09 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a "GET /uir/" request.

• 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.