CVE-2020-18190 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published 2 Oct 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can delete arbitrary files in Bludit CMS via a directory traversal vulnerability in the profile picture upload endpoint.

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-2020-18190?

CVE-2020-18190 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Oct 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Bludit v3.8.1 is affected by directory traversal. Remote attackers are able to delete arbitrary files via /admin/ajax/upload-profile-picture.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-18190?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bludit Bludit.

How do I fix CVE-2020-18190?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-18190 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-2020-18190 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-18190 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p836-3j4x-6q4q.