CVE-2020-11440 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can escape the web root directory in Wind River VxWorks WebCLI to read or modify arbitrary files.

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-2020-11440?

CVE-2020-11440 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jul 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

httpRpmFs in WebCLI in Wind River VxWorks 5.5 through 7 SR0640 has no check for an escape from the web root.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-11440?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Windriver Vxworks.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11440?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-11440 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-2020-11440 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-11440 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fcmg-prff-jxrr.

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