CVE-2018-7490
UnknownEPSS 70.81%
Last modified
CVE-2018-7490 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. uWSGI before 2.0.17 mishandles a DOCUMENT_ROOT check during use of the --php-docroot option, allowing directory traversal.. EPSS estimates a 70.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
uWSGI before 2.0.17 mishandles a DOCUMENT_ROOT check during use of the --php-docroot option, allowing directory traversal.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unbit | Uwsgi | < 2.0.17 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4142Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44223/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4142Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44223/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-7490?
uWSGI before 2.0.17 mishandles a DOCUMENT_ROOT check during use of the --php-docroot option, allowing directory traversal.
How severe is CVE-2018-7490?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7490 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 70.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7490?
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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