CVE-2014-3914

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Admin Center for Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) in Rocket ServerGraph 1.2 allows remote attackers to (1) create…

published August 7, 2014

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.4th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
73%
Percentile
99.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky directory traversal flaw in Tivoli Storage Manager lets attackers manipulate file paths like a magician pulling rabbits from a hat! 🎩🪄 Think of it like a delivery driver who can find their way to any room in a hotel, even those that should be off-limits. This vulnerability allows attackers to access files they shouldn't touch, just like that driver sneaking into the manager's suite. An attacker could execute arbitrary files, create or delete important data, or even read sensitive information — basically, they can run wild in your file system! This could lead to a complete compromise of your server if left unaddressed.

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery driver who can find their way to any room in a hotel, even those that should be off-limits. This vulnerability allows attackers to access files they shouldn't touch, just like that driver sneaking into the manager's suite. This directory traversal vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate file paths in the query parameters, gaining unauthorized access to files and executing commands through specific actions in the fileRequestor servlet.

What to do

An attacker could execute arbitrary files, create or delete important data, or even read sensitive information — basically, they can run wild in your file system! This could lead to a complete compromise of your server if left unaddressed. To protect your system, ensure you update to the latest version of Rocket ServerGraph, apply proper input validation, and restrict file access permissions where possible. Audit your configurations to close off any potential pathways for exploitation. You've got this! With a few proactive steps, you can keep those files locked up tight! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.72606 · 99.4th percentile
Published
2014-08-07T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 AUG 10:00Z
    Directory traversal vulnerability in the Admin Center for Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) in Rocket ServerGraph 1.2 allows remote attackers to (1) create…
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