CVE-2017-11500
HighSummary
In MetInfo 5.3.17, there is a directory traversal vulnerability. A remote attacker can use '..\' in the filenames parameter of /admin/system/database/filedown.php to delete any .zip file on the server.
Risk Assessment
The risk is the ability to remotely delete critical .zip files, potentially leading to data loss or system disruption.
Recommendation
Immediately update MetInfo to the latest version that fixes this vulnerability, and restrict access to the admin panel to trusted IP addresses only.
Other vulnerabilities in MetInfo 5.3.17
See all- CVE-2017-11717High
MetInfo through versions 5.3.17 accepts the same CAPTCHA response for 120 seconds, making it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended challenge requirements by modifying the client-server data stream.
- CVE-2017-11347High
CVE-2017-11347 vulnerability in MetInfo 5.3.17 allows a remote authenticated attacker to generate a PHP script containing a malicious image. This is related to admin/include/common.inc.php and admin/app/physical/physical.php.
- CVE-2017-11715Critical
In MetInfo versions up to 5.3.17, the job/uploadfile_save.php file blocks the .php extension but not related extensions, which may allow remote authenticated admins to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a .phtml file after certain actions.
- CVE-2020-20585High
A blind SQL injection in /admin/?n=logs&c=index&a=dode of Metinfo 7.0 beta allows attackers to access sensitive database information.
- CVE-2020-21517Medium
A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was found in MetInfo 7.0.0 via the gourl parameter in login.php. It allows injection of malicious JavaScript code into the login page.
Original NVD description (English source)
A directory traversal vulnerability exists in MetInfo 5.3.17. A remote attacker can use ..\ to delete any .zip file via the filenames parameter to /admin/system/database/filedown.php.