CWE-32
Path Traversal: '...' (Triple Dot)
VariantIncomplete
Description
The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize '...' (triple dot) sequences that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory.
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CVEs mapped to this weakness (1)
| CVE | Sev | Risk | CVSS | EPSS | KEV | Published | Description |
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| CVE-2024-6049 | Hig | 0.55 | 7.5 | 0.73 | Oct 24, 2024 | The web server of Lawo AG vsm LTC Time Sync (vTimeSync) is affected by a "..." (triple dot) path traversal vulnerability. By sending a specially crafted HTTP request, an unauthenticated remote attacker could download arbitrary files from the operating system. As a limitation, the exploitation is only possible if the requested file has some file extension, e. g. .exe or .txt. |