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5.8

OpenLiteSpeed Web Server Allows Attackers to Access Sensitive Files

CVE-2022-0072 · published 4 years ago
Summary

The OpenLiteSpeed Web Server has a security flaw that allows hackers to access sensitive files on the server. This can happen if an attacker sends a specially crafted URL to the server. To fix this, update to a newer version of OpenLiteSpeed that is not affected by this issue.

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
litespeedtech openlitespeed >= 1.6.5, <= 1.6.20.1
>= 1.7.0, < 1.7.16.1
1.5.11
1.5.12
cpe:2.3:a:litespeedtech:openlitespeed:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Directory Traversal in OpenLiteSpeed Web Server
Directory Traversal vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies OpenLiteSpeed Web Server and LiteSpeed Web Server dashboards allows Path Traversal. This affects versions from 1.5.11 through 1.5.12, from 1.6.5 through 1.6.20.1, from 1.7.0 before 1.7.16.1
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
5.8 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-22Path Traversal
Timeline
Published27 Oct 2022
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen9 Jul 2026
Sources
CVE-2022-0072 · OSV
CVE-2022-0072 · NVD
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