Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-1548
IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 131288.
Vulnerability category: Directory traversal
Products affected by CVE-2017-1548
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_file_gateway:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-1548
0.50%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 63 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-1548
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
10.0
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2.9
|
NIST | |
|
5.3
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
3.9
|
1.4
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-1548
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The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-1548
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/131288
IBM Sterling File Gateway directory traversal CVE-2017-1548 Vulnerability ReportVDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102187
IBM Sterling File Gateway Directory Traversal and Information Disclosure VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22010738
IBM Security Bulletin: Information Disclosure Vulnerability Affects IBM Sterling File Gateway (CVE-2017-1548, CVE-2017-1497)Vendor Advisory
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