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How the Mentioned CVE Works:
The vulnerability exists in the CRF Data Import component of OpenClinica. The `/ImportCRFData?action=confirm` endpoint accepts an `xml_file` argument. Attackers can remotely manipulate this parameter with directory traversal sequences (e.g., ../../). This allows them to specify arbitrary file paths on the server’s filesystem, potentially leading to unauthorized reading, and depending on functionality, writing or deletion of sensitive files outside the intended directory. The public exploit increases the immediate risk.
Platform: OpenClinica Community Edition
Version: Up to 3.13
Vulnerability: Path Traversal
Severity: Medium
date: 11/09/2025
Prediction: Patch Expected Q1-2026
What Undercode Say:
curl -X POST 'http://target/OpenClinica/ImportCRFData?action=confirm' --data 'xml_file=../../../etc/passwd' find /path/to/openclinica -name "ImportCRFData" -type f
How Exploit:
Remote attackers send crafted HTTP POST requests with traversal sequences in the `xml_file` parameter to access sensitive server files.
Protection from this CVE:
Input validation sanitization.
Apply vendor patch.
Web Application Firewall (WAF).
Impact:
Unauthorized file access.
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Reported By: nvd.nist.gov
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