Path Traversal in B2evolution

CVE-2017-5539

The patch for directory traversal (CVE-2017-5480) in b2evolution version 6.8.4-stable has a bypass vulnerability. An attacker can use ..\/ to bypass the filter rule. Then, this attacker can exploit this vulnerability to delete or read any files on the server. It can also be used to determine whether a file exists.

Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)

EPSS: 0.042 (89.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 9.1 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5539?
CVE-2017-5539 is a critical-severity vulnerability in B2evolution, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 9.1/10. Published 2017-01-23.
How severe is CVE-2017-5539?
Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.1 out of 10.