CVE-2018-25164
Arbitrary File Download in EverSync 0.5 Exposes Sensitive Data
Publication date: 2026-03-06
Last updated on: 2026-03-06
Assigner: VulnCheck
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| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-552 | The product makes files or directories accessible to unauthorized actors, even though they should not be. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "CVE-2018-25164 is an arbitrary file download vulnerability in EverSync version 0.5. It allows unauthenticated attackers to download sensitive files directly from the application's files directory by sending specially crafted HTTP GET requests."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Attackers can exploit this flaw to access critical files such as database files (for example, db.sq3) that may contain application data and credentials, without needing any authentication.'}] [1, 2]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information stored in the application, including database files that may contain user data and credentials.
Because attackers do not need to authenticate, they can easily exploit this flaw to gain access to confidential data, potentially leading to data breaches and further compromise of the system.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "This vulnerability can be detected by sending crafted HTTP GET requests to the target server's files directory to check if sensitive files like db.sq3 can be downloaded without authentication."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'A typical detection command using curl would be:'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'curl -v http://[TARGET]/[PATH]/files/db.sq3'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'If the server responds with the file content, it indicates the vulnerability is present.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
I don't know