CVE-2018-18777Microstrategy Web Path Traversal
Directory traversal vulnerability in Microstrategy Web, version 7, in "/WebMstr7/servlet/mstrWeb" (in the parameter subpage) allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended SecurityManager restrictions and list a parent directory via a /..
Published Nov 1, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2018-18777 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 4.3 v3) affecting Microstrategy Web.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v3
4.3
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
23%
Higher than 97.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
34/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
3
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Microstrategy Web, version 7, in "/WebMstr7/servlet/mstrWeb" (in the parameter subpage) allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended SecurityManager restrictions and list a parent directory via a /.. (slash dot dot) in a pathname used by a web application. NOTE: this is a deprecated product.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microstrategy WebMicrostrategy | 7 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 1, 2018
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
Directory traversal vulnerability in Microstrategy Web, version 7, in "/WebMstr7/servlet/mstrWeb" (in the parameter subpage) allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended SecurityManager restrictions and list a parent directory via a /..
Affected: Microstrategy Web versions 7. 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.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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