CVE-2016-1593

7.2 HIGH
Published: April 22, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the import users feature in Micro Focus Novell Service Desk before 7.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to upload and execute arbitrary JSP files via a .. (dot dot) in a filename within a multipart/form-data POST request to a LiveTime.woa URL.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39687/
Source: security@opentext.com
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39708/
Source: security@opentext.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538043/100/0/threaded
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136646
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39687/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39708/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7017428
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

16 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.2 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
85.1%
99th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

novell