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CVE-2017-16248

UnknownEPSS 2.43%

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CVE-2017-16248 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Catalyst-Plugin-Static-Simple module before 0.34 for Perl allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files if there is a '.' character anywhere in the pathname, which differs from the intended policy of allowing access only when the filename itself has a '.' character.. EPSS estimates a 2.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Catalyst-Plugin-Static-Simple module before 0.34 for Perl allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files if there is a '.' character anywhere in the pathname, which differs from the intended policy of allowing access only when the filename itself has a '.' character.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.43%

82.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Catalyst-Plugin-Static-Simple ProjectCatalyst-Plugin-Static-Simple< 0.34

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16248?
The Catalyst-Plugin-Static-Simple module before 0.34 for Perl allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files if there is a '.' character anywhere in the pathname, which differs from the intended policy of allowing access only when the filename itself has a '.' character.
How severe is CVE-2017-16248?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16248 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16248?
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