Orbit Downloader metalink 'name' Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Summary
This host is installed with Orbit Downloader and is prone to directory traversal vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow attackers to download files to directories outside of the intended download directory via directory traversal attacks. Impact Level: Application
Solution
No solution or patch was made available for at least one year since disclosure of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore. General solution options are to upgrade to a newer release, disable respective features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.
Insight
The flaw is due to an error in the handling of metalink files. The 'name' attribute of a 'file' element in a metalink file is not properly sanitised.
Affected
Orbit Downloader Version 3.0.0.4 and 3.0.0.5
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