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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
What the vulnerability does
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Anatoly Download Counter download-counter allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Download Counter: from n/a through <= 1.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Download Counter versions 1.4 and earlier contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the server. An attacker can craft a request with specially crafted file paths to bypass directory restrictions and access sensitive files outside the intended download directory. No user interaction is required.
What an attacker can do
Read arbitrary files from the server, including configuration files and other sensitive data.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can access sensitive files like database credentials, configuration files, and other private data stored on your server.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
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