VDB-96456 · CVE-2016-6126 · BID 94301

IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud 13.1/13.2/13.3/13.4 path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud 13.1/13.2/13.3/13.4. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation results in path traversal. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-6126. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud 13.1/13.2/13.3/13.4 (Cloud Software). Affected is an unknown part. 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. CVE summarizes:

IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud 13.1 and 13.2 - 13.2.4 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.

The bug was discovered 11/11/2016. The weakness was released 02/01/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-6126 since 06/29/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A authentication is necessary for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 08/09/2020). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 82 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

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 SecurityFocus (BID 94301†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-96452, VDB-96453, VDB-96454 and VDB-96455. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
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CVE: CVE-2016-6126 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-6126
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-96456
SecurityFocus: 94301 - IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud CVE-2016-6126 Directory Traversal Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-6126 - IBM - Kenexa LMS on Cloud - Directory Traversal Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/02/2017 11:56
Updated: 08/09/2020 20:21
Changes: 02/02/2017 11:56 (60), 08/09/2020 20:21 (6)
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