High · published December 19, 2025
⚡ A little misstep in input validation could let an authenticated user sneak out sensitive files! EVE-NG 6.4.0-13-PRO is vulnerable to directory traversal right through its export API! 🔥 Think of it like a librarian who lets you take home any book just because you asked nicely, without checking if it’s on the approved list. You could end up with something confidential that you shouldn’t even be able to access! If exploited, an attacker could access sensitive lab files and data that should remain protected. This breach could lead to a serious compromise of intellectual property or sensitive configurations, putting your whole project at risk. It's like walking out of a secure building with a box of classified documents!
Think of it like a librarian who lets you take home any book just because you asked nicely, without checking if it’s on the approved list. You could end up with something confidential that you shouldn’t even be able to access! This vulnerability allows authenticated users to exploit the /api/export interface by manipulating file path parameters, enabling directory traversal. Without proper input validation, attackers can gain unauthorized access to files outside their intended scope.
If exploited, an attacker could access sensitive lab files and data that should remain protected. This breach could lead to a serious compromise of intellectual property or sensitive configurations, putting your whole project at risk. It's like walking out of a secure building with a box of classified documents! To secure your systems, update EVE-NG to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Implement strict input validation and filtering for the file path parameters to ensure users can only access permitted files. Regularly audit your APIs for similar issues! You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| eve-ng/eve-ng | all versions | — |