CVE-2017-10949

CVE-2017-10949 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Storage Manager 2016 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Description

Directory Traversal in Dell Storage Manager 2016 R2.1 causes Information Disclosure when the doGet method of the EmWebsiteServlet class doesn't properly validate user provided path before using it in file operations. Was ZDI-CAN-4459.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-10949?
Directory Traversal in Dell Storage Manager 2016 R2.1 causes Information Disclosure when the doGet method of the EmWebsiteServlet class doesn't properly validate user provided path before using it in file operations. Was ZDI-CAN-4459.
How severe is CVE-2017-10949?
CVE-2017-10949 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-10949 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-10949?
CVE-2017-10949 affects Dell Storage Manager 2016. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10949?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-10949 published?
CVE-2017-10949 was published on 2017-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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