CVE-2016-5725

UnknownEPSS 24.14%

Last modified

CVE-2016-5725 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in JCraft JSch before 0.1.54 on Windows, when the mode is ChannelSftp.OVERWRITE, allows remote SFTP servers to write to arbitrary files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in a response to a recursive GET command.. EPSS estimates a 24.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in JCraft JSch before 0.1.54 on Windows, when the mode is ChannelSftp.OVERWRITE, allows remote SFTP servers to write to arbitrary files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in a response to a recursive GET command.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
24.14%

97.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
JcraftJsch<= 0.1.53

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5725?
Directory traversal vulnerability in JCraft JSch before 0.1.54 on Windows, when the mode is ChannelSftp.OVERWRITE, allows remote SFTP servers to write to arbitrary files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in a response to a recursive GET command.
How severe is CVE-2016-5725?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5725 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 24.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5725?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST