What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in smartypants SP Project & Document Manager.This issue affects SP Project & Document Manager: from n/a through 4.71.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
SP Project & Document Manager versions 4.71 and earlier contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the server. An attacker can craft requests to access files outside the intended directory, potentially exposing sensitive configuration files, source code, or other confidential data. No user interaction is required.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read arbitrary files from the server without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Sensitive files (config, source code, credentials) may be exposed to unauthenticated attackers.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the application; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 9, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated