CVE-2016-1242: Open Source Vulnerability in trytond
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 trytond across 5 version ranges.
< 3.2.17
>= 3.4, < 3.4.14
>= 3.6, < 3.6.12
>= 3.8, < 3.8.8
>= 4.0, < 4.0.4
Fixed in 5 releases; the minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run. How to fix ↓
Also tracked for
- tryton-server · Debian:11
- tryton · PyPI
The same CVE-2016-1242 is tracked separately for each ecosystem and vendor. Its fix information is the same; the package and affected versions differ.
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Background
trytond is an open-source business application platform written in Python. It provides a set of modules for managing various aspects of a business, including accounting, inventory, sales, and more. This vulnerability affects versions of trytond prior to 3.2.17, 3.4.x prior to 3.4.14, 3.6.x prior to 3.6.12, 3.8.x prior to 3.8.8, and 4.x prior to 4.0.4. The vulnerability allows remote authenticated users with certain permissions to read arbitrary files by exploiting the 'file_open' function using the 'name' parameter or other unspecified vectors.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in trytond allows authenticated users with specific permissions to read arbitrary files. By exploiting the 'file_open' function using the 'name' parameter or other vectors, an attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive files on the system. This could lead to the exposure of confidential information, such as user credentials, financial data, or other sensitive business information. The impact of this vulnerability depends on the permissions of the authenticated user and the sensitivity of the files that can be accessed.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 8.2.1 as of 22 Oct 2026
pip install --upgrade "trytond==8.2.1"Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the versions below are the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you can't move to the latest
The minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run.
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< 3.2.173.2.17pip install --upgrade "trytond==3.2.17" -
>= 3.4, < 3.4.143.4.14pip install --upgrade "trytond==3.4.14" -
>= 3.6, < 3.6.123.6.12pip install --upgrade "trytond==3.6.12" -
>= 3.8, < 3.8.83.8.8pip install --upgrade "trytond==3.8.8" -
>= 4.0, < 4.0.44.0.4pip install --upgrade "trytond==4.0.4"
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround provided for this vulnerability. However, users can consider implementing additional access controls and permissions to limit the impact of the vulnerability. It is recommended to review and restrict the permissions of authenticated users to minimize the risk of unauthorized file access.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in trytond allows authenticated users with certain permissions to read arbitrary files. It is crucial to update trytond to the patched versions to mitigate the risk of unauthorized file access. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
trytond is an open-source business application platform written in Python. It provides a set of modules for managing various aspects of a business, including accounting, inventory, sales, and more.
Versions of trytond prior to 3.2.17, 3.4.x prior to 3.4.14, 3.6.x prior to 3.6.12, 3.8.x prior to 3.8.8, and 4.x prior to 4.0.4 are affected by this vulnerability.
An attacker with authenticated access and specific permissions can exploit the 'file_open' function using the 'name' parameter or other vectors to read arbitrary files on the system.
The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to sensitive files, which could lead to the exposure of confidential information, such as user credentials, financial data, or other sensitive business information.
There is no specific workaround provided for this vulnerability. However, implementing additional access controls and permissions can help limit the impact of the vulnerability.
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