Improper input validation in File Roller Project

CVE-2016-7162

The _g_file_remove_directory function in file-utils.c in File Roller 3.5.4 through 3.20.2 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a folder in an archive.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.033 (87.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7162?
CVE-2016-7162 is a high-severity vulnerability in File Roller Project, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2016-09-26.
How severe is CVE-2016-7162?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.