IPConfigure Orchid Core VMS 2.0.5 path traversal

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in IPConfigure Orchid Core VMS 2.0.5. The impacted element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2018-10956. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists.

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A vulnerability was found in IPConfigure Orchid Core VMS 2.0.5. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

IPConfigure Orchid Core VMS 2.0.5 allows Directory Traversal.

The bug was discovered 06/20/2018. The weakness was released 06/25/2018 as EDB-ID 44916 as not defined exploit (Exploit-DB). The advisory is shared at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-10956 since 05/09/2018. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 5 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 13192 (IPConfigure Orchid Core VMS Directory Traversal Vulnerability).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (44916). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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• IPConfigure

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• Orchid Core VMS

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• 2.0.5

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Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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