CVE-2017-20248
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CVE-2017-20248 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Apptha Slider Gallery 1.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files by manipulating the imgname parameter. Attackers can send requests to asgallDownload.php with directory traversal sequences ../ to access sensitive files outside the intended directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Apptha Slider Gallery 1.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files by manipulating the imgname parameter. Attackers can send requests to asgallDownload.php with directory traversal sequences ../ to access sensitive files outside the intended directory.
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- Status
- Deferred
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