Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Musicco 2.0.0 has a path traversal flaw that can let an unauthenticated attacker download arbitrary server directories as ZIP files. The main business risk is exposure of sensitive files stored on or reachable from the Musicco host. Public exploit information exists, but the provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for any exposed Musicco 2.0.0 deployment. The vulnerability can disclose sensitive server directories without authentication. Prioritize internet-facing instances, systems containing credentials or private media, and hosts with access to sensitive filesystem paths.
Technical view
CVE-2018-25181 affects Musicco 2.0.0. The getAlbum endpoint improperly handles the parent parameter, allowing directory traversal and arbitrary directory download. It is classified as CWE-22 with CVSS 4.0 score 8.7. The impact shown is high confidentiality compromise, with no privileges or user interaction required.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running Musicco 2.0.0, especially if the application is reachable by untrusted users or the internet. The sources do not identify other affected versions, hosted services, or downstream products.
Exploitation context
The issue is remotely reachable and unauthenticated according to the advisory data. ExploitDB is listed as a public exploit reference, so defenders should assume the technique is documented. The sources do not support a claim of active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided data.
Researcher notes
Evidence indicates a CWE-22 path traversal in the parent parameter of getAlbum, resulting in arbitrary directory download as ZIP. The provided sources name Musicco 2.0.0 only. No patch version, vendor fix, or active exploitation evidence is included in the source bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory systems for Musicco 2.0.0 installations.
- Remove public access to affected Musicco instances where possible.
- Restrict unauthenticated access to the affected endpoint if supported.
- Check Musicco or advisory sources for vendor remediation guidance.
- Review exposed host files for sensitive data placement.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Musicco 2.0.0 is deployed.
- Determine whether the application is reachable by untrusted networks.
- Review access logs for unusual getAlbum requests.
- Check for ZIP downloads of unexpected directory content.
- Validate any vendor-recommended update or configuration change.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.7 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.7HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-45830CVE reference · exploit
- VulnCheck Advisory: Musicco 2.0.0 Arbitrary Directory Download via Path TraversalCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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