CVE-2012-10061: Path Traversal

Description

Sockso Music Host Server versions <= 1.5 are vulnerable to a path traversal flaw that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files from the server’s filesystem. The vulnerability exists in the HTTP interface on port 4444, where the endpoint /file/ fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input. Attackers can traverse directories and access sensitive files outside the intended web root.

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Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

References

Other References

http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/sockso_1-adv.txt https://github.com/rodnaph/sockso https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/auxiliary/scanner/http/sockso_traversal.rb https://web.archive.org/web/20120326095835/http://sockso.pu-gh.com/ https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18605 https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sockso-music-host-server-path-traversal

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-10061? +

Sockso Music Host Server versions <= 1.5 are vulnerable to a path traversal flaw that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files from the server’s filesystem. The vulnerability exists in the HTTP interface on port 4444, where the endpoint /file/ fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input. Attackers can traverse directories and access sensitive files outside the intended web root.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2012-10061? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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