CVE-2017-11500

7.5 HIGH

Published: July 20, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in MetInfo 5.3.17. A remote attacker can use ..\ to delete any .zip file via the filenames parameter to /admin/system/database/filedown.php.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://blackwolfsec.cc/2017/07/20/Metinfo-directory-traversal-bypass/

Source: cve@mitre.org

Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://blackwolfsec.cc/2017/07/20/Metinfo-directory-traversal-bypass/

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Exploit Third Party Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

1.6%

72th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

Affected Vendors

metinfo

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