CVE-2018-20525 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published 18 Mar 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can exploit directory traversal in Roxy Fileman to read or modify files outside the intended directory.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-20525?

CVE-2018-20525 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Mar 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Roxy Fileman 1.4.5 allows Directory Traversal in copydir.php, copyfile.php, and fileslist.php.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-20525?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Roxyfileman Roxy Fileman.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20525?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-20525 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2018-20525 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-20525 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5f53-365x-h7hc.