CVE-2022-38129

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the com.keysight.tentacle.licensing.LicenseManager.addLicenseFile() method in the Keysight Sensor Management Server…

High · published August 10, 2022

CVSS v3.1
8.1
EPSS
21%
Percentile
97.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated attacker can exploit a path traversal flaw in the Keysight Sensor Management Server, allowing them to upload any files they want! Think of it like a delivery service that accepts packages without checking the sender's ID — anyone can slip in a suspicious box without a second glance. 🚚📦 This vulnerability could lead to an attacker uploading malicious files, potentially compromising the entire system and gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data. It's like leaving the back door of your data center wide open, inviting anyone to waltz in and wreak havoc!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery service that accepts packages without checking the sender's ID — anyone can slip in a suspicious box without a second glance. 🚚📦 The path traversal vulnerability in the `addLicenseFile()` method of `LicenseManager` allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass file upload restrictions and upload arbitrary files to the SMS host.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to an attacker uploading malicious files, potentially compromising the entire system and gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data. It's like leaving the back door of your data center wide open, inviting anyone to waltz in and wreak havoc! To safeguard your system, immediately upgrade the Keysight Sensor Management Server to the latest patched version. Additionally, consider implementing stricter input validation and file upload sanitization to prevent unauthorized uploads in the future. 🛡️ You've got this! By following these steps, you'll secure your server and keep those sneaky attackers at bay! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.1 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.21382 · 97.6th percentile
Published
2022-08-10T16:04Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 AUG 16:04Z
    A path traversal vulnerability exists in the com.keysight.tentacle.licensing.LicenseManager.addLicenseFile() method in the Keysight Sensor Management Server…
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