Green CMS 2.x contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to download arbitrary files and directories by injecting directory traversal sequences. Attackers can manipulate the theme_name parameter in the themeexporthandle action or supply base64-encoded file paths to the downfile action to retrieve sensitive files outside intended directories.
PUBLISHED5.2CWE-22
Green CMS 2.x Path Traversal Arbitrary File Download
Problem type
Affected products
Greencms
Green CMS
2.0 - AFFECTED
References
ExploitDB-46245
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46245
Official Product Homepage
http://www.greencms.net/
Product Reference
https://codeload.github.com/GreenCMS/GreenCMS/zip/beta
VulnCheck Advisory: Green CMS 2.x Path Traversal Arbitrary File Download
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/green-cms-2-x-path-traversal-arbitrary-file-download
JSON source
https://cveawg.mitre.org/api/cve/CVE-2019-25574Click to expand
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