CVE-2014-2846:This CVE (CVE-2014-2846) identifies a directory traversal vulnerability in WD Arkeia virtual appliance (AVA) with firmware before 10.2.9. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and execute arbitrary PHP code.

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The vulnerability is located in the opt/arkeia/wui/htdocs/index.php file of the WD Arkeia virtual appliance (AVA) with firmware versions before 10.2.9. Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability by using a specific sequence of characters (..././) in the 'lang' Cookie parameter. This sequence allows the attacker to traverse directories, read arbitrary files, and execute arbitrary PHP code. The vulnerability was demonstrated by a request to login/doLogin.

Overview

The vulnerability was first made public on April 18, 2014. It affects the WD Arkeia virtual appliance (AVA) with firmware versions before 10.2.9. The vulnerability is a directory traversal type, which allows remote attackers to navigate through the file system, read arbitrary files, and execute arbitrary PHP code. The vulnerability was demonstrated by a request to login/doLogin.

Remediation

Users of the WD Arkeia virtual appliance (AVA) are advised to update their firmware to version 10.2.9 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. It is also recommended to restrict network access to the affected system and closely monitor the system for any suspicious activity until the update can be applied.

References

  1. SEC Consult SA-20140423-0 :: Path Traversal/Remote Code Execution in WD Arkeia Network Backup Appliances - http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Apr/257
  2. SEC Consult SA-20140423-0 :: Path Traversal/Remote Code Execution in WD Arkeia Network Backup Appliances - http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531910/100/0/threaded
  3. Path Traversal Remote Code Execution - http://wiki.arkeia.com/index.php/Path_Traversal_Remote_Code_Execution

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  1. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction
    Construction
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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