CVE-2019-7183

This improper link resolution vulnerability allows remote attackers to access system files

published December 5, 2019

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
75.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A sneaky link resolution flaw lets remote attackers peek into your system files! ๐Ÿ“‚ Think of it as a delivery person who misreads the address and delivers your personal packages to the wrong house. The risk is that they can see everything inside those boxes if they're not careful! If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access, potentially leading to data leaks or manipulation. Imagine someone rifling through your sensitive documents without your knowledge โ€” that's the level of risk we're talking about!

Put simply

Think of it as a delivery person who misreads the address and delivers your personal packages to the wrong house. The risk is that they can see everything inside those boxes if they're not careful! This vulnerability occurs due to improper handling of link resolution, allowing remote attackers to access files that should remain private. Essentially, it misguides requests to system files instead of restricting them appropriately.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access, potentially leading to data leaks or manipulation. Imagine someone rifling through your sensitive documents without your knowledge โ€” that's the level of risk we're talking about! To protect your system, update your QTS to the latest version immediately. Regularly check for updates and consider implementing strict access controls to limit file visibility. You've got this! With these updates, you'll be on your way to keeping your system safe and sound! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01614 ยท 75.8th percentile
Published
2019-12-05T16:41Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 DEC 16:41Z
    This improper link resolution vulnerability allows remote attackers to access system files
    cvelistv5