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4.0

webEdition CMS allows logged-in users to read any file

CVE-2014-5258 · published 12 years ago
Summary

The webEdition content management system before version 6.3.9.0 Beta lets a user who is already logged in request files they shouldn't see by adding ".." to the file name. This could expose private data, configuration files, or other sensitive information stored on the server. Upgrade to version 6.3.9.0 Beta or later, and limit file access permissions for authenticated users.

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
webedition webedition_cms <= 6.3.8.0
cpe:2.3:a:webedition:webedition_cms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Directory traversal vulnerability in showTempFile.php in webEdition CMS before 6.3.9.0 Beta allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.
Directory traversal vulnerability in showTempFile.php in webEdition CMS before 6.3.9.0 Beta allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
4.0 Medium
Exploitation
20% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-22Path Traversal
Timeline
Published6 Nov 2014
Updated29 Sep 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2014-5258 · NVD
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