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CVE-2018-16961

Status: ModifiedHigh (7.5)—

An issue was discovered in Open XDMoD through 7.5.0. html/gui/general/dl_publication.php allows Path traversal via the file parameter, allowing remote attackers to read PDF files in arbitrary directories.

CVSS

Exploitation probability (EPSS)

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).

Affected technologies (1)

Buffalo — Open Xdmod

CWEs

References

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