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PaperThin CommonSpot server can be forced to read files

CVE-2014-2863 · published 12 years ago
Summary

Versions of PaperThin CommonSpot content server before 7.0.2 and before 8.0.3 have a weakness that lets an attacker include a full file path in a request. This can allow the attacker to view or manipulate files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive data. Install the latest updates from the vendor or apply the provided security patch as soon as possible.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
paperthin commonspot_content_server <= 7.0.1
8.0.0
8.0.1
8.0.2
cpe:2.3:a:paperthin:commonspot_content_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Multiple absolute path traversal vulnerabilities in PaperThin CommonSpot before 7.0.2 and 8.x before 8.0.3 allow remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a full pathname in a parameter.
Multiple absolute path traversal vulnerabilities in PaperThin CommonSpot before 7.0.2 and 8.x before 8.0.3 allow remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a full pathname in a parameter.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
10.0 Critical
Exploitation
4% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-22Path Traversal
Timeline
Published15 Apr 2014
Updated24 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2014-2863 · NVD
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