CVE-2016-5803

Description

An issue was discovered in CA Unified Infrastructure Management Version 8.47 and earlier. The Unified Infrastructure Management software uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize sequences such as ".." that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory.

Category

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 5.42% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory us-cert.gov
Affected: n/a CA Unified Infrastructure Management 8.47 and earlier
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5803?
CVE-2016-5803 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-5803?
To fix CVE-2016-5803, 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-2016-5803 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-5803 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-5803?
CVE-2016-5803 affects n/a CA Unified Infrastructure Management 8.47 and earlier.
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