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CVE-2016-1593 is a directory traversal vulnerability in the import users feature of Micro Focus Novell Service Desk before version 7.2. Authenticated administrators can exploit this flaw by uploading files with directory traversal sequences (..) in the filename via a multipart/form-data POST request to a LiveTime.woa URL. This allows arbitrary JSP files to be placed in the Tomcat webapps directory, resulting in remote code execution on the server.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit module (modules/exploits/multi/http/novell_servicedesk_rce.rb) that exploits an authenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability (CVE-2016-1593) in Novell ServiceDesk versions 6.5 and 7.1.0, affecting both Windows and Linux platforms. The exploit works by logging in with valid credentials, determining the target OS and file upload path, and then uploading a malicious JSP file via a directory traversal vulnerability. The uploaded JSP is then executed to achieve remote code execution. The module supports customizable payloads (such as Meterpreter or reverse shell) and cleans up after exploitation. The main endpoints involved are the version check, file upload, and the location where the payload is executed. The code is written in Ruby and is fully integrated into the Metasploit framework, making it a weaponized exploit.
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