CVE-2017-2163 : Security Advisory and Response

SOY CMS versions 1.8.1 to 1.8.12 are affected by a directory traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via the shop_id parameter.

Understanding CVE-2017-2163

This CVE entry describes a directory traversal vulnerability in SOY CMS versions 1.8.1 to 1.8.12.

What is CVE-2017-2163?

CVE-2017-2163 is a security vulnerability in SOY CMS that enables authenticated attackers to access and read files they are not authorized to view.

The Impact of CVE-2017-2163

The vulnerability allows attackers to perform unauthorized file reads, potentially exposing sensitive information stored on the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-2163

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE-2017-2163 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in SOY CMS versions 1.8.1 to 1.8.12 permits authenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by exploiting the shop_id parameter.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: SOY CMS
Vendor: Nippon Institute of Agroinformatics Ltd.
Versions Affected: Ver.1.8.1 to Ver.1.8.12

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with authenticated access can manipulate the shop_id parameter to traverse directories and access unauthorized files.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2017-2163 with the following measures:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches or updates promptly.
Monitor and restrict user access to sensitive directories.
Implement proper input validation to prevent directory traversal attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate weaknesses.
Educate users on secure coding practices and the risks of directory traversal vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that you regularly check for and apply security patches and updates provided by Nippon Institute of Agroinformatics Ltd.