CVE-2018-25312

LifeSize ClearSea 3.1.4 contains directory traversal vulnerabilities that allow authenticated attackers to download and upload arbitrary files by manipulating path parameters in the smartgui interface. Attackers can exploit the upload endpoint with directory traversal sequences to write files to arbitrary locations on the system, enabling remote code execution.

CVSS v3 6.5 MEDIUM

6.5^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44390
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/lifesize-clearsea-directory-traversal-remote-code-execution

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-04-29 20:16

Updated : 2026-06-17 01:55

NVD link : CVE-2018-25312

Mitre link : CVE-2018-25312

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2018-25312

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Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-22

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

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