CWE-552
AllowedFiles or Directories Accessible to External Parties
Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft
The product makes files or directories accessible to unauthorized actors, even though they should not be.
751 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-738G-H857-XX48
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:08 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:08A vulnerability has been identified in OZW672 (All versions < V10.00), OZW772 (All versions < V10.00). Vulnerable versions of OZW Web Server use predictable path names for project files that legitimately authenticated users have created by using the application's export function. By accessing a specific uniform resource locator on the web server, a remote attacker could be able to download a project file without prior authentication. The security vulnerability could be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the affected system. No user interaction is required to exploit this security vulnerability. Successful exploitation of the security vulnerability compromises the confidentiality of the targeted system.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-13941"
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"nvd_published_at": "2020-02-11T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability has been identified in OZW672 (All versions \u003c V10.00), OZW772 (All versions \u003c V10.00). Vulnerable versions of OZW Web Server use predictable path names for project files that legitimately authenticated users have created by using the application\u0027s export function. By accessing a specific uniform resource locator on the web server, a remote attacker could be able to download a project file without prior authentication. The security vulnerability could be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the affected system. No user interaction is required to exploit this security vulnerability. Successful exploitation of the security vulnerability compromises the confidentiality of the targeted system.",
"id": "GHSA-738g-h857-xx48",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:08:23Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:08:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-13941"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-986695.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-042-09"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-73MH-5VH2-9FC3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-02 21:30 – Updated: 2023-11-02 21:30NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability where an attacker may be able to write arbitrary data to privileged locations by using reparse points. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, or data tampering.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-31017"
],
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"CWE-552"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-11-02T19:15:41Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability where an attacker may be able to write arbitrary data to privileged locations by using reparse points. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, or data tampering.",
"id": "GHSA-73mh-5vh2-9fc3",
"modified": "2023-11-02T21:30:19Z",
"published": "2023-11-02T21:30:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-31017"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5491"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-73WH-979R-WRPG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-24 15:31 – Updated: 2026-09-24 15:31IBM Concert 1.0.0 through 3.0.0 allows recursive copying of directories without proper controls which can lead to unintentional inclusion of sensitive or unnecessary files and increased attack surface.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-6544"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-552"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-24T15:17:30Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "IBM Concert 1.0.0 through 3.0.0 allows recursive copying of directories without proper controls which can lead to unintentional inclusion of sensitive or unnecessary files and increased attack surface.",
"id": "GHSA-73wh-979r-wrpg",
"modified": "2026-09-24T15:31:34Z",
"published": "2026-09-24T15:31:34Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-6544"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7288830"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-74VW-M9R6-JJ7C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-31 12:30 – Updated: 2023-11-13 15:30The HTML filter and csv-file search plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in versions up to, and including, 2.7 via the 'src' attribute of the 'csvsearch' shortcode. This allows authenticated attackers, with contributor-level permissions and above, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-5099"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-552",
"CWE-98"
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"github_reviewed": false,
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-10-31T12:15:08Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The HTML filter and csv-file search plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in versions up to, and including, 2.7 via the \u0027src\u0027 attribute of the \u0027csvsearch\u0027 shortcode. This allows authenticated attackers, with contributor-level permissions and above, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other \u201csafe\u201d file types can be uploaded and included.",
"id": "GHSA-74vw-m9r6-jj7c",
"modified": "2023-11-13T15:30:20Z",
"published": "2023-10-31T12:30:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-5099"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2985200/hk-filter-and-search"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ee2b4055-8cbd-49b7-bb0b-eddef85060fc?source=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-769Q-5WW3-V8WW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-12-26 21:30 – Updated: 2024-01-05 15:30The Duplicator WordPress plugin before 1.5.7.1, Duplicator Pro WordPress plugin before 4.5.14.2 does not disallow listing the backups-dup-lite/tmp directory (or the backups-dup-pro/tmp directory in the Pro version), which temporarily stores files containing sensitive data. When directory listing is enabled in the web server, this allows unauthenticated attackers to discover and access these sensitive files, which include a full database dump and a zip archive of the site.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-6114"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-552"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-12-26T19:15:08Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Duplicator WordPress plugin before 1.5.7.1, Duplicator Pro WordPress plugin before 4.5.14.2 does not disallow listing the `backups-dup-lite/tmp` directory (or the `backups-dup-pro/tmp` directory in the Pro version), which temporarily stores files containing sensitive data. When directory listing is enabled in the web server, this allows unauthenticated attackers to discover and access these sensitive files, which include a full database dump and a zip archive of the site.",
"id": "GHSA-769q-5ww3-v8ww",
"modified": "2024-01-05T15:30:24Z",
"published": "2023-12-26T21:30:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-6114"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mpapFCqfZLv__EAM7uivrrl2h55rpi1V/view?usp=sharing"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5c5d41b9-1463-4a9b-862f-e9ee600ef8e1"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-77X4-9G68-7HXR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:07 – Updated: 2022-05-25 00:00An arbitrary-file-access vulnerability exists in ServiSign security plugin, as long as the attackers learn the specific API function, they may access arbitrary files on target system via crafted API parameter.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-3926"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-552"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-02-03T11:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An arbitrary-file-access vulnerability exists in ServiSign security plugin, as long as the attackers learn the specific API function, they may access arbitrary files on target system via crafted API parameter.",
"id": "GHSA-77x4-9g68-7hxr",
"modified": "2022-05-25T00:00:20Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:07:53Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-3926"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tvn.twcert.org.tw/taiwanvn/TVN-201910006"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.chtsecurity.com/news/1179d48b-7609-4f67-9d7e-3bac2979c6ce"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-789C-4PGV-92RH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-08-23 00:00 – Updated: 2022-08-26 00:03The Lana Downloads Manager WordPress plugin before 1.8.0 is affected by an arbitrary file download vulnerability that can be exploited by users with "Contributor" permissions or higher.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-2392"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-552"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-08-22T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The Lana Downloads Manager WordPress plugin before 1.8.0 is affected by an arbitrary file download vulnerability that can be exploited by users with \"Contributor\" permissions or higher.",
"id": "GHSA-789c-4pgv-92rh",
"modified": "2022-08-26T00:03:36Z",
"published": "2022-08-23T00:00:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-2392"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5001ed18-858e-4c9d-9d7b-a1305fcdf61b"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-7C72-6V53-XQ93
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-11-04 12:00 – Updated: 2022-11-07 12:00OpenHarmony-v3.1.2 and prior versions had an Arbitrary file read vulnerability via download_server. Local attackers can install an malicious application on the device and reveal any file from the filesystem that is accessible to download_server service which run with UID 1000.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-43449"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-552"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-11-03T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "OpenHarmony-v3.1.2 and prior versions had an Arbitrary file read vulnerability via download_server. Local attackers can install an malicious application on the device and reveal any file from the filesystem that is accessible to download_server service which run with UID 1000.",
"id": "GHSA-7c72-6v53-xq93",
"modified": "2022-11-07T12:00:35Z",
"published": "2022-11-04T12:00:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-43449"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gitee.com/openharmony/security/blob/master/en/security-disclosure/2022/2022-11.md"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-7G45-4RM6-3MM3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-06-14 18:30 – Updated: 2025-11-04 16:44Use of Java's default temporary directory for file creation in FileBackedOutputStream in Google Guava versions 1.0 to 31.1 on Unix systems and Android Ice Cream Sandwich allows other users and apps on the machine with access to the default Java temporary directory to be able to access the files created by the class.
Even though the security vulnerability is fixed in version 32.0.0, maintainers recommend using version 32.0.1 as version 32.0.0 breaks some functionality under Windows.
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"affected": [
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "com.google.guava:guava"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "1.0"
},
{
"fixed": "32.0.0-android"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-2976"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-379",
"CWE-552"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2023-06-14T21:01:07Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2023-06-14T18:15:09Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Use of Java\u0027s default temporary directory for file creation in `FileBackedOutputStream` in Google Guava versions 1.0 to 31.1 on Unix systems and Android Ice Cream Sandwich allows other users and apps on the machine with access to the default Java temporary directory to be able to access the files created by the class.\n\nEven though the security vulnerability is fixed in version 32.0.0, maintainers recommend using version 32.0.1 as version 32.0.0 breaks some functionality under Windows.",
"id": "GHSA-7g45-4rm6-3mm3",
"modified": "2025-11-04T16:44:26Z",
"published": "2023-06-14T18:30:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-2976"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/google/guava/issues/2575"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/google/guava/issues/6532"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/google/guava/commit/feb83a1c8fd2e7670b244d5afd23cba5aca43284"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/google/guava"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/google/guava/releases/tag/v32.0.0"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230818-0008"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241108-0002"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01006.html"
}
],
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"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Guava vulnerable to insecure use of temporary directory"
}
GHSA-7GVX-RVMQ-CW57
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-19 06:30 – Updated: 2025-05-19 06:30A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Client Database Management System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation leads to exposure of information through directory listing. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-4909"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-548",
"CWE-552"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-05-19T04:15:42Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Client Database Management System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation leads to exposure of information through directory listing. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.",
"id": "GHSA-7gvx-rvmq-cw57",
"modified": "2025-05-19T06:30:35Z",
"published": "2025-05-19T06:30:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-4909"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/dengxun628/cve/issues/3"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.309466"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.309466"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.578723"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.sourcecodester.com"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
Mitigation
When storing data in the cloud (e.g., S3 buckets, Azure blobs, Google Cloud Storage, etc.), use the provider's controls to disable public access.
CAPEC-150: Collect Data from Common Resource Locations
An adversary exploits well-known locations for resources for the purposes of undermining the security of the target. In many, if not most systems, files and resources are organized in a default tree structure. This can be useful for adversaries because they often know where to look for resources or files that are necessary for attacks. Even when the precise location of a targeted resource may not be known, naming conventions may indicate a small area of the target machine's file tree where the resources are typically located. For example, configuration files are normally stored in the /etc director on Unix systems. Adversaries can take advantage of this to commit other types of attacks.
CAPEC-639: Probe System Files
An adversary obtains unauthorized information due to improperly protected files. If an application stores sensitive information in a file that is not protected by proper access control, then an adversary can access the file and search for sensitive information.