Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability in Tryton Server
Summary
CVE-2016-1242: file_open in Tryton before 3.2.17, 3.4.x before 3.4.14, 3.6.x before 3.6.12, 3.8.x before 3.8.8, and 4.x before 4.0.4 allows remote authenticated users with certain permissions to read arbitrary files via the name parame... Affects tryton-server versions < 4.0.4-1. Fixed in 4.0.4-1. How to fix ↓
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Background
Tryton is a high-level, general-purpose application development framework that is designed to facilitate the creation of business applications. It is modular and provides a robust set of features for managing various business processes. However, certain versions of Tryton Server are vulnerable to an arbitrary file read issue, which can be exploited by authenticated users to access sensitive files on the server.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2016-1242, affects Tryton versions prior to 4.0.4. It allows remote authenticated users with specific permissions to read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the 'name' parameter or through other unspecified vectors. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, potentially compromising the security of the application and its data.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
4.0.4-1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade tryton-serverTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
If upgrading is not immediately possible, consider restricting access to the Tryton Server for authenticated users until a patch can be applied. Additionally, review user permissions to ensure that only necessary users have access to sensitive functionalities.
Conclusion
In summary, CVE-2016-1242 is a significant vulnerability in Tryton Server that allows unauthorized file access by authenticated users. It is crucial to upgrade to version 4.0.4 or later to mitigate this risk. Users should also consider using Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their applications.
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FAQ
CVE-2016-1242 is a vulnerability in Tryton Server that allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files on the server.
Tryton versions before 4.0.4 are affected by this vulnerability.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files, which may compromise the security of the application and its data.
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The CVSS score of this vulnerability is 4.4, indicating a moderate level of severity.
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