CVE-2016-6601
Directory traversal vulnerability in the file download functionality in ZOHO WebNMS Framework 5.2...
CVE-2016-6601 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Zohocorp Webnms Framework, published January 23, 2017. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 97.5%, the 99th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.5 HighCVSS 3.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 97.5%EPSS, 99th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known4 public exploits
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the file download functionality in ZOHO WebNMS Framework 5.2 and 5.2 SP1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the fileName parameter to servlets/FetchFile.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- None
- User interaction
- None
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- None
- Availability
- None
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | WebNMS Framework Server 5.2/5.2 SP1 - Multiple Vulnerabilities | 2016-08-10 |
| Metasploit | WebNMS Framework Server Credential Disclosure | 2016-07-04 |
| Metasploit | WebNMS Framework Server Arbitrary Text File Download | 2016-07-04 |
| Nuclei | ZOHO WebNMS Framework <5.2 SP1 - Local File Inclusion |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Directory traversal vulnerability in the file download functionality in ZOHO WebNMS Framework 5.2 and 5.2 SP1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the fileName parameter to servlets/FetchFile.
- Record
CVE-2016-6601- CVSS 3.0
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 Medium
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-22
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Directory traversal vulnerability in the file download functionality in ZOHO WebNMS Framework 5.2 and 5.2 SP1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the fileName parameter to servlets/FetchFile.
- Record
CVE-2016-6601- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2016-7519No score
Directory traversal vulnerability in the file download functionality in ZOHO WebNMS Framework 5.2 and 5.2 SP1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the fileName parameter to servlets/FetchFile.
- Record
EUVD-2016-7519- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-xh3h-35f7-mgq7
Directory traversal vulnerability in the file download functionality in ZOHO WebNMS Framework 5.2...
Directory traversal vulnerability in the file download functionality in ZOHO WebNMS Framework 5.2 and 5.2 SP1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the fileName parameter to servlets/FetchFile.
- Record
GHSA-xh3h-35f7-mgq7- CVSS 3.0
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-22
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, Metasploit, Nuclei, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/54
forums.webnms.com/topic/recent-vulnerabilities-in-webnms-and-how-to-protect-the-server-against-them
securityfocus.com/bid/92402
rapid7.com/db/modules/auxiliary/admin/http/webnms_file_download
exploit-db.com/exploits/40229
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packetstormsecurity.com/files/138244/WebNMS-Framework-5.2-SP1-Traversal-Weak-Obfuscation-User-Impersonation.html
blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/2712
github.com/pedrib/PoC/blob/master/advisories/webnms-5.2-sp1-pwn.txt
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-6601