CVE-2018-18777

Name: CVE-2018-18777
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-01T17:29:00.873+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 19.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-18777 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in Microstrategy Web, version 7, in "/WebMstr7/servlet/mstrWeb" (in the parameter subpage) allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended SecurityManager restrictions and list a parent directory via a /.. (slash dot dot) in a pathname used by a web application. EPSS estimates a 19.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Microstrategy Web, version 7, in "/WebMstr7/servlet/mstrWeb" (in the parameter subpage) allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended SecurityManager restrictions and list a parent directory via a /.. (slash dot dot) in a pathname used by a web application. NOTE: this is a deprecated product.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

19.55%

97.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microstrategy	Microstrategy Web	7

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/150059/Microstrategy-Web-7-Cross-Site-Scripting-Traversal.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45755/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/150059/Microstrategy-Web-7-Cross-Site-Scripting-Traversal.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45755/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Nov 1, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-18777?

How severe is CVE-2018-18777?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-18777 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 19.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18777?

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Source: NVD / NIST