# CVE-2023-5257: WhiteHSBG JNDIExploit HTTPServer.java handleFileRequest path traversal

- Severity: CVSS 3.5 (Low), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=none, automatable=no, technicalImpact=partial
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2023-09-29 · Updated: 2024-08-02

## Affected

- WhiteHSBG JNDIExploit: 1.4

## Description

A vulnerability was found in WhiteHSBG JNDIExploit 1.4 on Windows. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function handleFileRequest of the file src/main/java/com/feihong/ldap/HTTPServer.java. The manipulation leads to path traversal. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-240866 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on WhiteHSBG JNDIExploit, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- https://vuldb.com/?id.240866
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.240866
- https://github.com/WhiteHSBG/JNDIExploit/issues/10

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