CVE-2020-21522 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can exploit a Zip Slip vulnerability in Halo to overwrite critical files and achieve remote code execution with operating system privileges.
- 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-2020-21522?
CVE-2020-21522 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in halo V1.1.3. A Zip Slip Directory Traversal Vulnerability in the backend,the attacker can overwrite some files, such as ftl files, .bashrc files in the user directory, and finally get the permissions of the operating system.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-21522?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Halo Halo.
How do I fix CVE-2020-21522?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-21522 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-2020-21522 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-21522 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gj86-cwgp-gj94.