CVE-2020-21642 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 15 Aug 2022 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via directory traversal in the Zoho ManageEngine Analytics Plus API.

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-2020-21642?

CVE-2020-21642 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Aug 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory Traversal vulnerability ZDBQAREFSUBDIR parameter in /zropusermgmt API in Zoho ManageEngine Analytics Plus before 4350 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-21642?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zohocorp Manageengine Analytics Plus.

How do I fix CVE-2020-21642?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-21642 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-2020-21642 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-21642 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c2h4-63xc-8qh6.