What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Brainstorm Force SureDash suredash allows Path Traversal.This issue affects SureDash: from n/a through <= 1.8.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
SureDash versions 1.8.0 and earlier contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files from the server. An attacker with low-level access can bypass directory restrictions and access sensitive files outside the intended application directory. This affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read, modify, or delete arbitrary files on the server outside the application directory.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers with basic user accounts can access sensitive configuration files, database credentials, and other private data.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site; no user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 13, 2026
CVE published