CVE-2016-7041
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 3.96%
Last modified
CVE-2016-7041 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Drools Workbench contains a path traversal vulnerability. The vulnerability allows a remote, authenticated attacker to bypass the directory restrictions and retrieve arbitrary files from the affected host.. EPSS estimates a 3.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Drools Workbench contains a path traversal vulnerability. The vulnerability allows a remote, authenticated attacker to bypass the directory restrictions and retrieve arbitrary files from the affected host.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Jboss Brms | 6.3 |
| Redhat | Jboss Drools | All versions |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2822.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2823.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2937.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2938.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94566Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037406Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-7041Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2822.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2823.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2937.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2938.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94566Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037406Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-7041Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-7041?
Drools Workbench contains a path traversal vulnerability. The vulnerability allows a remote, authenticated attacker to bypass the directory restrictions and retrieve arbitrary files from the affected host.
How severe is CVE-2016-7041?
CVE-2016-7041 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7041?
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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