CVE-2014-8741

Directory traversal vulnerability in the GfdFileUploadServerlet servlet in Lexmark MarkVision Enterprise before 2.1 allows remote attackers to write to…

published January 27, 2020

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.6th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
77%
Percentile
99.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky directory traversal flaw in Lexmark MarkVision Enterprise could let attackers rewrite any file they want! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel receptionist who blindly hands over the keys to any room, without verifying who’s asking — a recipe for chaos! 🏨 This means an attacker could potentially overwrite critical files, leading to unauthorized access or even altering the server’s functionality. That’s a security nightmare waiting to happen!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel receptionist who blindly hands over the keys to any room, without verifying who’s asking — a recipe for chaos! 🏨 The vulnerability in GfdFileUploadServerlet allows remote attackers to exploit directory traversal, enabling them to write to arbitrary files on the server through unspecified means.

What to do

This means an attacker could potentially overwrite critical files, leading to unauthorized access or even altering the server’s functionality. That’s a security nightmare waiting to happen! To secure your system, make sure you're using Lexmark MarkVision Enterprise version 2.1 or later. Consider implementing restrictions on file uploads and validating file paths to thwart unauthorized access. 🔒 You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your systems updated to protect against sneaky vulnerabilities like this! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.77198 · 99.6th percentile
Published
2020-01-27T17:29Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 JAN 17:29Z
    Directory traversal vulnerability in the GfdFileUploadServerlet servlet in Lexmark MarkVision Enterprise before 2.1 allows remote attackers to write to…
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