CVE-2020-18438 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 2 Nov 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can exploit a directory traversal flaw in PHPok to disclose sensitive information via the title parameter.

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-2020-18438?

CVE-2020-18438 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Nov 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in qinggan phpok 5.1, allows attackers to disclose sensitive information, via the title parameter to admin.php.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-18438?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpok Phpok.

How do I fix CVE-2020-18438?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-18438 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-2020-18438 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-18438 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3q66-gj8f-4pff.