CVE-2020-18888 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published 6 May 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can delete arbitrary files or folders in puppyCMS due to missing authorization checks in the admin functions script.

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-2020-18888?

CVE-2020-18888 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 May 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Arbitrary File Deletion vulnerability in puppyCMS v5.1 allows remote malicious attackers to delete the file/folder via /admin/functions.php.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-18888?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Puppycms Puppycms.

How do I fix CVE-2020-18888?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-18888 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2020-18888 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-18888 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w264-695r-55m4.