CVE-2018-12314: asustor data_master Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2018-12314 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Path Traversal vulnerability in asustor data_master. EPSS estimates a 2.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 83.1% 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 downloadwallpaper.cgi in ASUSTOR ADM version 3.1.1 allows attackers to download arbitrary files by manipulating the "file" and "folder" URL parameters.

• 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.