CVE-2017-9538 affects SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor version 12.0.15300.90, where an improper directory traversal protection in the "Upload logo from external path" function allows remote authenticated attackers to trigger a denial of service. By using ".." in the path, the application displays a persistent "Cannot exit above the top directory" error, rendering the web application unusable. This vulnerability has a CVSSv3 score of 4.9 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack with low complexity requiring high privileges, leading to high availability impact. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 12.0.15300.90CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:network_performance_monitor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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