CVE-2020-14990 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.1 Published 22 Jun 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Local attackers can escalate privileges and delete arbitrary files by exploiting NTFS junctions in the Clean & Optimize feature.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-14990?

CVE-2020-14990 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jun 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IOBit Advanced SystemCare Free 13.5.0.263 allows local users to gain privileges for file deletion by manipulating the Clean & Optimize feature with an NTFS junction and an Object Manager symbolic link.

Weakness: CWE-59

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-14990?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Iobit Advanced Systemcare.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14990?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-14990 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-2020-14990 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-14990 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4pvw-p74p-pc99.