CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-10949

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2017-10949 affects Dell Storage Manager 2016 R2.1 and involves directory traversal leading to information disclosure. The issue arises when the doGet method of the EmWebsiteServlet class does not properly validate user-provided paths before using them in file operations.

Risk Assessment

Information disclosure may lead to the leakage of sensitive data, posing a security threat to the organization. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to confidential information.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Dell Storage Manager to the latest version that includes security patches. Additionally, implement further path validation mechanisms in web applications.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Directory Traversal in Dell Storage Manager 2016 R2.1 causes Information Disclosure when the doGet method of the EmWebsiteServlet class doesn't properly validate user provided path before using it in file operations. Was ZDI-CAN-4459.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS