CVE-2014-2625
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedDirectory traversal vulnerability in the storedNtxFile function in HP Network Virtualization 8.6 (aka Shunra Network Virtualization) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via crafted input, aka ZDI-CAN-2023.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · high confidenceA directory traversal vulnerability exists in the storedNtxFile function of HP Network Virtualization 8.6 (Shunra Network Virtualization). The vulnerability allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the system by providing crafted input containing path traversal sequences (e.g., ../../). This is a file disclosure vulnerability with network-exploitable remote attack vector.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data= 8.6CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Authentication
- None
- Confidentiality
- Complete
- Integrity
- Partial
- Availability
- None
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:P/A:N
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Confirm HP Network Virtualization installationCheck installed software or running services for HP Network Virtualization or Shunra Network Virtualization version 8.6. On Windows, check Add/Remove Programs or registry. On Linux, check package manager listings or /opt directory.Affected if HP Network Virtualization 8.6 is installed and running
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Identify the storedNtxFile interfaceLocate the HP Network Virtualization web interface or API endpoint that handles file upload/storage operations. This is typically accessible via the management console port (default often 8080 or 8443). Review application logs or configuration for paths containing 'storedNtxFile' or file storage functions.Affected if The storedNtxFile function is exposed via web interface or API
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Verify network exposure of the management interfaceCheck network listening ports and firewall rules to determine if the HP Network Virtualization management interface is accessible from network segments. Use netstat, ss, or port scanning tools to identify exposed management ports.Affected if The management interface with storedNtxFile is reachable from untrusted network segments
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Review access controls on the file storage functionExamine authentication configuration and access control lists for the storedNtxFile function. Check if anonymous or unauthenticated access is permitted to file operations.Affected if No authentication is required or weak access controls exist for file operations
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Inspect logs for path traversal attemptsReview HP Network Virtualization application logs, web server logs, and system audit logs for suspicious patterns like '../' sequences in file-related requests, especially targeting the storedNtxFile endpoint.Affected if Log entries show path traversal sequences in requests to file functions
A system is affected if HP Network Virtualization 8.6 is running and the storedNtxFile function is accessible without sufficient input validation preventing path traversal sequences.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
From vendor dataApply vendor patches for HP Network Virtualization 8.6. If no patch is available, implement input validation and sanitization on the storedNtxFile function to reject path traversal sequences, and restrict file system access permissions to limit exposure.
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