CVE-2016-6601

Name: CVE-2016-6601
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-23T21:59:02.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 97.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6601 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the file download functionality in ZOHO WebNMS Framework 5.2 and 5.2 SP1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the fileName parameter to servlets/FetchFile.. EPSS estimates a 97.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the file download functionality in ZOHO WebNMS Framework 5.2 and 5.2 SP1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the fileName parameter to servlets/FetchFile.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

97.36%

99.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zohocorp	Webnms Framework	5.2

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138244/WebNMS-Framework-5.2-SP1-Traversal-Weak-Obfuscation-User-Impersonation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/54Exploit, Mailing List
http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/auxiliary/admin/http/webnms_cred_disclosureThird Party Advisory
http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/auxiliary/admin/http/webnms_file_downloadThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539159/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92402Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/2712Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://forums.webnms.com/topic/recent-vulnerabilities-in-webnms-and-how-to-protect-the-server-against-them
https://github.com/pedrib/PoC/blob/master/advisories/webnms-5.2-sp1-pwn.txtExploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40229/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138244/WebNMS-Framework-5.2-SP1-Traversal-Weak-Obfuscation-User-Impersonation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/54Exploit, Mailing List
http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/auxiliary/admin/http/webnms_cred_disclosureThird Party Advisory
http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/auxiliary/admin/http/webnms_file_downloadThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539159/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92402Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/2712Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://forums.webnms.com/topic/recent-vulnerabilities-in-webnms-and-how-to-protect-the-server-against-them
https://github.com/pedrib/PoC/blob/master/advisories/webnms-5.2-sp1-pwn.txtExploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40229/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6601?

How severe is CVE-2016-6601?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6601 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 97.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6601?

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