CVE-2015-10142

Sitecore XP < 8.0 and CMS < 7.2 and < 7.5 File Read via Known Path

Description

Sitecore Experience Platform (XP) prior to 8.0 Initial Release (rev. 141212) and Content Management System (CMS) prior to 7.2 Update-3 (rev. 141226) and prior to 7.5 Update-1 (rev. 150130) contain a vulnerability that may allow an attacker to download files under the web root of the site when the name of the file is already known via a specially-crafted URL. Affected files do not include .config, .aspx or .cs files. The issue does not allow for directory browsing.

Category

6.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory sitecore.com Vendor Advisory sitecore.com
Affected: Sitecore Experience Platform (XP)
Affected: Sitecore Content Management System (CMS)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.sitecore.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0816762 vendor advisory patch
https://support.sitecore.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1002377 vendor advisory patch
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sitecore-xp-cms-file-read-via-known-path third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-10142?
CVE-2015-10142 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-10142?
To fix CVE-2015-10142, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-10142 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-10142 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2015-10142?
CVE-2015-10142 affects Sitecore Experience Platform (XP), Sitecore Content Management System (CMS).
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