CVE-2018-20793 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 25 Feb 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can write arbitrary files via a path traversal bypass in the create_file action of Responsive FileManager.

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-2018-20793?

CVE-2018-20793 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Feb 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

tecrail Responsive FileManager 9.13.4 allows remote attackers to write to an arbitrary file as a consequence of a paths[0] path traversal mitigation bypass, through the create_file action in execute.php.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-20793?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tecrail Responsive Filemanager.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20793?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-20793 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-2018-20793 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-20793 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rhvm-228w-2x4c.