CVE-2024-41373 in ICEcoder
Summary
by MITRE • 07/26/2024
ICEcoder 8.1 contains a Path Traversal vulnerability via lib/backup-versions-preview-loader.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/29/2026
The ICEcoder 8.1 web-based code editor contains a critical path traversal vulnerability that allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files on the server through improper input validation in the backup-versions-preview-loader.php component. This vulnerability stems from insufficient sanitization of user-supplied parameters that are directly incorporated into file system operations without adequate authorization checks or path validation mechanisms. The flaw exists within the application's handling of backup version previews where user inputs control which files are accessed and displayed, creating an opportunity for malicious actors to navigate outside the intended directory structure and retrieve sensitive information from the server filesystem.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves the manipulation of file paths through crafted input parameters that bypass normal access controls. Attackers can exploit this weakness by constructing malicious URLs or API calls that include directory traversal sequences such as ../ or ..\ which when processed by the vulnerable component result in unauthorized file system access. The vulnerability specifically affects the backup-versions-preview-loader.php script which likely accepts user-provided file names or paths and directly uses them in file operations without proper validation against a whitelist of allowed directories or files. This type of flaw falls under CWE-22 Path Traversal and represents a classic example of insufficient input validation that can be leveraged to access system resources beyond the intended scope.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure to potentially enable more severe attacks including remote code execution, privilege escalation, and data exfiltration. An attacker who successfully exploits this path traversal vulnerability could access configuration files containing database credentials, application secrets, or other sensitive data that might lead to further compromise of the system. The vulnerability affects all users of ICEcoder 8.1 regardless of authentication status since it operates at the file system level and does not require elevated privileges to exploit. This makes the impact particularly severe as it can be leveraged by any remote attacker without prior access credentials, potentially compromising entire development environments where sensitive source code and configuration data might be stored in backup directories.
Organizations using ICEcoder 8.1 should immediately implement mitigations including applying the latest security patches from the vendor, implementing proper input validation and sanitization measures, and restricting file system access permissions for web applications. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1083 File and Directory Discovery which describes methods used by adversaries to enumerate files and directories on compromised systems. Additional protective measures should include implementing web application firewalls that can detect and block suspicious path traversal patterns, conducting regular security assessments of file access controls, and establishing proper monitoring for unauthorized file system access attempts. System administrators should also review backup directory permissions and ensure that sensitive files are not exposed through the application's preview functionality or other user-facing components that might be vulnerable to similar path traversal attacks.