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CVE-2016-1593

UnknownEPSS 64.14%

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CVE-2016-1593 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the import users feature in Micro Focus Novell Service Desk before 7.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to upload and execute arbitrary JSP files via a .. (dot dot) in a filename within a multipart/form-data POST request to a LiveTime.woa URL.. EPSS estimates a 64.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the import users feature in Micro Focus Novell Service Desk before 7.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to upload and execute arbitrary JSP files via a .. (dot dot) in a filename within a multipart/form-data POST request to a LiveTime.woa URL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
64.14%

99.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NovellService Desk<= 7.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1593?
Directory traversal vulnerability in the import users feature in Micro Focus Novell Service Desk before 7.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to upload and execute arbitrary JSP files via a .. (dot dot) in a filename within a multipart/form-data POST request to a LiveTime.woa URL.
How severe is CVE-2016-1593?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1593 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 64.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1593?
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Source: NVD / NIST