CVE-2022-50950
📋 TL;DR
Webile 1.0.1 contains an unauthenticated directory traversal vulnerability that allows attackers to manipulate file paths and access sensitive system directories. This affects all users of Webile 1.0.1 on Android devices, potentially compromising the local file system.
💻 Affected Systems
- Webile File Transfer
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete compromise of the mobile device's file system, allowing attackers to read, modify, or delete sensitive files including personal data, application data, and system files.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive user files and application data stored on the device, potentially leading to data theft or manipulation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper input validation and path sanitization are implemented, restricting access to intended directories only.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires network access to the Webile web interface, which may be exposed locally or publicly depending on user configuration.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: Not available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Users should uninstall Webile 1.0.1 and monitor Google Play Store for updates.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Webile Web Interface
androidTurn off the web server functionality in Webile settings to prevent remote exploitation
Network Isolation
allEnsure Webile is only accessible on trusted local networks, not exposed to the internet
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Uninstall Webile 1.0.1 immediately
- Use alternative file transfer applications with proper security controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if Webile version 1.0.1 is installed on Android device via Settings > Apps > WebileCheck Version:
Not applicable - check via Android app settingsVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Webile is uninstalled or updated to a version later than 1.0.1📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path access patterns in web server logs
- Directory traversal sequences like '../' in HTTP requests
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing path traversal sequences to Webile web interface
SIEM Query:
Not applicable for typical mobile app deployment