Evil-WinRM - Path Traversal in download_dir() Function
Description
Evil-WinRM through 3.9, fixed in commit 6ecd570, contains a path traversal vulnerability in the download_dir() function that allows a rogue or compromised remote Windows server to write files outside the intended download directory by returning filenames with traversal sequences from Get-ChildItem command output that are passed unsanitized to File.join(). Attackers controlling the remote server can exploit this to overwrite sensitive client-side files such as SSH authorized_keys or shell configuration files, achieving persistent access or privilege escalation on the client machine.
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Affected products
1- Range: <=3.9
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
3- github.com/Hackplayers/evil-winrm/commit/6ecd570a298562dc72ad73978307eb34182f5850mitrepatch
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/evil-winrm-path-traversal-in-download-dir-functionmitrethird-party-advisory
- github.com/Hackplayers/evil-winrm/pull/81mitreissue-tracking
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