CVE-2017-6527

7.5 HIGH
Published: March 09, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
View on NVD

Description

An issue was discovered in dnaTools dnaLIMS 4-2015s13. dnaLIMS is vulnerable to a NUL-terminated directory traversal attack allowing an unauthenticated attacker to access system files readable by the web server user (by using the viewAppletFsa.cgi seqID parameter).

AI Explanation

Get an AI-powered plain-language explanation of this vulnerability and remediation steps.

Login to generate AI explanation

CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96823
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41578/
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://www.shorebreaksecurity.com/blog/product-security-advisory-psa0002-dnalims/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96823
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41578/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.shorebreaksecurity.com/blog/product-security-advisory-psa0002-dnalims/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
56.6%
99th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

Affected Vendors

dnatools

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-40941 N/A
CVE-2026-40084 6.5
CVE-2026-40083 7.2
CVE-2026-40082 5.4
CVE-2026-40080 6.1