CVE-2019-7305

eXtplorer exposes /usr and /etc/extplorer over HTTP

Description

Information Exposure vulnerability in eXtplorer makes the /usr/ and /etc/extplorer/ system directories world-accessible over HTTP. Introduced in the Makefile patch file debian/patches/debian-changes-2.1.0b6+dfsg-1 or debian/patches/adds-a-makefile.patch, this can lead to data leakage, information disclosure and potentially remote code execution on the web server. This issue affects all versions of eXtplorer in Ubuntu and Debian

Categories

5.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.47% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory launchpad.net
Affected: Canonical eXtplorer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://launchpad.net/bugs/1822013 third party advisory issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-7305?
CVE-2019-7305 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-7305?
To fix CVE-2019-7305, 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-2019-7305 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-7305 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-7305?
CVE-2019-7305 affects Canonical eXtplorer.
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