CVE-2017-16597

Summary

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of NetGain Systems Enterprise Manager 7.2.730 build 1034. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of WRQ requests. When parsing the Filename field, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of Administrator. Was ZDI-CAN-5137.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
NetGain SystemsNetGain Systems Enterprise Manager7.2.730 build 1034affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-22: CWE-22-Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

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