CVE-2015-4632
HighPublic exploitMultiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Koha 3.14.x before 3.14.16, 3.16.x before 3.16.12, 3.18.x before 3.18.08, and 3.20.x before 3.20.1 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..%2f (dot dot encoded slash) in the template_path parameter to (1)…
Published Oct 18, 2018 · Updated Nov 20, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2015-4632 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3) affecting Koha.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Koha 3.14.16.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3
7.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
52%
Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Koha 3.14.x before 3.14.16, 3.16.x before 3.16.12, 3.18.x before 3.18.08, and 3.20.x before 3.20.1 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..%2f (dot dot encoded slash) in the template_path parameter to (1) svc/virtualshelves/search or (2) svc/members/search.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| KohaKoha | See advisory | 3.14.16 |
Patched Releases
Koha
3.14.16
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 18, 2018
Last updated
Nov 20, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisory20150625 SBA Research Vulnerability Disclosure - Multiple Critical Vulnerabilities in Koha ILS
- advisoryhttps://www.sba-research.org/2015/06/24/researchers-of-sba-research-found-several-critical-security-vulnerabilities-in-the-koha-library-software-via-combinatorial-testing/
- patchhttps://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=14408
- exploithttps://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132458/Koha-ILS-3.20.x-CSRF-XSS-Traversal-SQL-Injection.html
- exploitExploitDB-37388
FAQ
Common Questions.
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Koha 3.14.x before 3.14.16, 3.16.x before 3.16.12, 3.18.x before 3.18.08, and 3.20.x before 3.20.1 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..%2f (dot dot encoded slash) in the template_path parameter to (1) svc/virtualshelves/search or (2) svc/members/search.
Affected: Koha. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Koha 3.14.16.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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