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Path TraversalWeakness · CWE-22

CVE-2024-53586

MEDIUM · 5.3 CVSS v3.1 Published 2025-02-06
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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62/100
Remediation priority · Elevated
Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

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 · unedited
An issue in the relPath parameter of WebFileSys version 2.31.0 allows attackers to perform directory traversal via a crafted HTTP request. By injecting traversal payloads into the parameter, attackers can manipulate file paths and gain unauthorized access to sensitive files, potentially exposing data outside the intended directory.

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 · moderate confidence

WebFileSys version 2.31.0 contains a directory traversal vulnerability in the relPath parameter. Attackers can inject traversal sequences (../) into this parameter to escape the intended directory and access sensitive files outside the web root, potentially exposing system configuration files or other confidential data.

MitigationImplement strict input validation on the relPath parameter to reject path traversal sequences. Additionally, enforce proper access controls ensuring all file operations are restricted to within the designated web root directory.

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CVSS 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
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/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 checks

Work through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.

  1. Identify if WebFileSys is present
    Check for WebFileSys installation by inspecting web application directories, application servers, or running processes. Look for directories or files named 'WebFileSys', 'webfilesys', or similar. Check deployed web applications on Tomcat, Jetty, or other Java application servers.
    Affected if WebFileSys application is found running on the server
  2. Determine the installed version
    Locate version information in the WebFileSys application. Check for a 'version' or 'VERSION' file in the installation directory, or access the application's main page and look for version information in the footer or about section. Also check WAR file names or deployment descriptors.
    Affected if The version is 2.31.0
  3. Verify the relPath parameter is accessible
    Examine the application's web.xml or source code to identify endpoints that accept the 'relPath' parameter. These typically handle file operations like download, view, or navigation. Check form parameters or URL query strings that use this parameter name.
    Affected if The relPath parameter is accepted by any file-serving endpoint in the application
  4. Check if file operations are restricted to web root
    Review the application's file handling code to verify whether file operations are constrained to a designated base directory. Look for path validation logic that should prevent traversal beyond the allowed directory.
    Affected if No proper path validation exists or traversal sequences are not filtered before file operations
  5. Confirm the application is exposed via network
    Verify the WebFileSys web interface is accessible over the network (HTTP/HTTPS). Check firewall rules, network exposure, and listener configurations on the application server.
    Affected if The application is reachable from network addresses and accepts requests containing the relPath parameter

You are affected if WebFileSys version 2.31.0 is deployed and the relPath parameter is accessible without proper traversal protection.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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From vendor data
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Implement strict input validation on the relPath parameter to reject path traversal sequences. Additionally, enforce proper access controls ensuring all file operations are restricted to within the designated web root directory.

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
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  • Implementation6.0 h
  • Testing3.0 h
  • Review / QA2.0 h
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