CVE-2017-16936

Description

Directory Traversal vulnerability in app_data_center on Shenzhen Tenda Ac9 US_AC9V1.0BR_V15.03.05.14_multi_TD01, Ac9 ac9_kf_V15.03.05.19(6318_)_cn, Ac15 US_AC15V1.0BR_V15.03.05.18_multi_TD01, Ac15 US_AC15V1.0BR_V15.03.05.19_multi_TD01, Ac18 US_AC18V1.0BR_V15.03.05.05_multi_TD01, and Ac18 ac18_kf_V15.03.05.19(6318_)_cn devices allows remote unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via a cgi-bin/luci/request?op=1&path= URI that uses directory traversal sequences after a /usb/ substring.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.96% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/Iolop/Poc/tree/master/Router/Tenda third party advisory issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16936?
CVE-2017-16936 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-16936?
To fix CVE-2017-16936, 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-2017-16936 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-16936 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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