CVE-2019-20085 TVT NVMS-1000 Directory Traversal
Attackers can exploit directory traversal in TVT NVMS-1000 devices to read arbitrary files from the system.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 3 Nov 2021
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-20085?
CVE-2019-20085 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
TVT NVMS-1000 devices allow GET /.. Directory Traversal
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-20085?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tvt Nvms-1000 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20085?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-20085 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 3 May 2022.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2019-20085 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2019-20085 in the wild since at least 3 Nov 2021.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 1 Exploit-DB entry, 1 Nuclei template and 3 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6mf3-7mpr-9mgf.