CVE-2023-46886

Dreamer CMS before version 4.0.1 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal

Critical · published November 29, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
62.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky directory traversal flaw in Dreamer CMS can expose sensitive system files! Think of it like a restaurant with a secret back door that staff can access without any checks — just as a curious diner could wander into the kitchen and see everything, an attacker can peek into your system's sensitive files via this vulnerability. If exploited, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive files from your server, potentially exposing user data, configuration files, or even credentials! This could pave the way for further attacks or data breaches, making it a serious security risk.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant with a secret back door that staff can access without any checks — just as a curious diner could wander into the kitchen and see everything, an attacker can peek into your system's sensitive files via this vulnerability. This directory traversal vulnerability allows unauthorized users to manipulate file paths and access files outside the intended directory, effectively letting them read sensitive files stored on the server.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive files from your server, potentially exposing user data, configuration files, or even credentials! This could pave the way for further attacks or data breaches, making it a serious security risk. Update Dreamer CMS to version 4.0.1 or later immediately to close this vulnerability. It's also wise to audit your file permissions and ensure proper access controls are implemented throughout your system. You've got this! Take action now to lock down your system. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00992 · 62.2th percentile
Published
2023-11-29T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 NOV 00:00Z
    Dreamer CMS before version 4.0.1 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal
    cvelistv5