CVE-2018-25365: PCViewer vt1000 Directory Traversal via GET Request
PCViewer vt1000 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by submitting relative path sequences in GET requests. Attackers can use path traversal sequences ../../../../../../../../../../../../etc/passwd to access sensitive system files outside the intended directory.
Security readout for executives and security teams
PCViewer vt1000 can let an unauthenticated remote visitor read files the web service should never expose. The disclosed impact is confidentiality loss, not code execution or service disruption. Business urgency depends on whether PCViewer is deployed and reachable from untrusted networks. Exposure is most likely where PCViewer vt1000 is installed and its web interface is reachable from the internet or broad internal networks. The bundle provides no CPEs, deployment fingerprints, or affected version range beyond vt1000. Prioritize quickly if PCViewer vt1000 is exposed to untrusted users, because exploitation requires no login and may disclose sensitive files. If the product is absent or isolated, urgency is lower but inventory confirmation is still needed. Mitigation focus: Identify any PCViewer vt1000 deployments and owners.; Remove internet exposure and restrict access to trusted networks.; Check vendor or maintainer guidance for fixes or retirement advice..
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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.