CVE-2020-18191 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

Remote attackers can delete arbitrary files via directory traversal in GetSimple CMS admin log interface.

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-2020-18191?

CVE-2020-18191 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

GetSimpleCMS-3.3.15 is affected by directory traversal. Remote attackers are able to delete arbitrary files via /GetSimpleCMS-3.3.15/admin/log.php

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-18191?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Get-Simple Getsimplecms.

How do I fix CVE-2020-18191?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-18191 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-2020-18191 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-18191 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fmh7-q99m-6pp3.

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