CVE-2016-1593
HighPublic exploitDirectory traversal vulnerability in the import users feature in Micro Focus Novell Service Desk before 7.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to upload and execute arbitrary JSP files via a ..
Published Apr 22, 2016 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2016-1593 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.2 v3) affecting Service Desk (Novell).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Service Desk 7.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3
7.2
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
64%
Higher than 99.2% 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
Directory traversal vulnerability in the import users feature in Micro Focus Novell Service Desk before 7.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to upload and execute arbitrary JSP files via a .. (dot dot) in a filename within a multipart/form-data POST request to a LiveTime.woa URL.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Service DeskNovell | See advisory | 7.1 |
Patched Releases
Service Desk
7.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 22, 2016
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- exploitMSF novell_servicedesk_rce.rb
- exploitExploitDB-39687
- exploitExploitDB-39708
- otherhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136717/Novell-ServiceDesk-Authenticated-File-Upload.html
- otherhttps://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136646
FAQ
Common Questions.
Directory traversal vulnerability in the import users feature in Micro Focus Novell Service Desk before 7.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to upload and execute arbitrary JSP files via a ..
Affected: Service Desk (Novell). 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 Service Desk 7.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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