CVE-2017-5480 is a directory traversal vulnerability affecting b2evolution versions up to 6.8.3, specifically within the inc/files/files.ctrl.php component. This flaw allows remote authenticated users with back-office access to read or delete arbitrary files by manipulating the fm_selected array parameter with directory traversal sequences. Rated with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH), it presents a low attack complexity and requires only low privileges, posing a significant risk to confidentiality and integrity. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 6.8.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:b2evolution:b2evolution:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
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