CVE-2017-9428 is a directory traversal vulnerability affecting BigTree CMS through version 4.2.18 on Windows, specifically within the core\admin\ajax\developer\extensions\file-browser.php component. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the system by manipulating the "directory" parameter with "../" sequences. Rated with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), it presents a significant risk of confidential data disclosure due to its network-based attack vector and low complexity. Despite its severity, there is no known active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.2.18CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:bigtreecms:bigtree_cms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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