CVE-2020-15641 Path traversal in QConvergeConsole

High 7.5 Published 25 Aug 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit a path traversal flaw in Marvell QConvergeConsole to disclose stored credentials without authentication.

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-2020-15641?

CVE-2020-15641 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Marvell QConvergeConsole, published on 25 Aug 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Marvell QConvergeConsole 5.5.0.64. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the getFileUploadBytes method of the FlashValidatorServiceImpl class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-10499.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-15641?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Marvell Qconvergeconsole.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15641?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-15641 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-2020-15641 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-15641 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rxjx-9hmc-fw7x.