CVE-2018-16473: takeapeek_project takeapeek Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2018-16473 is a medium (CVSS 5.3) Path Traversal vulnerability in takeapeek_project takeapeek. EPSS estimates a 1.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 71.3% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 06-11-2018
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 05-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A path traversal in takeapeek module versions <=0.2.2 allows an attacker to list directory and files.

• 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.