CVE-2018-12309: asustor data_master Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2018-12309 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Path Traversal vulnerability in asustor data_master. EPSS estimates a 1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 73.9% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 04-12-2018
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 05-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Directory Traversal in upload.cgi in ASUSTOR ADM version 3.1.1 allows attackers to upload files to arbitrary locations by modifying the "path" URL parameter. NOTE: the "filename" POST parameter is covered by CVE-2018-11345.

• 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.