CVE-2020-14031 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can delete arbitrary files via the TXT File module outbox functionality, potentially causing significant data loss or system instability.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-14031?
CVE-2020-14031 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Sep 2020. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in Ozeki NG SMS Gateway through 4.17.6. The outbox functionality of the TXT File module can be used to delete all/most files in a folder. Because the product usually runs as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM, the only files that will not be deleted are those currently being run by the system and/or files that have special security attributes (e.g., Windows Defender files).
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-14031?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ozeki Ozeki Ng Sms Gateway.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14031?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-14031 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-2020-14031 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-14031 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3p6f-5r42-cg3p.