CVE-2020-23040 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can access sensitive files via directory traversal in the Sky File FTP server using null path commands.

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-2020-23040?

CVE-2020-23040 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Oct 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Sky File v2.1.0 contains a directory traversal vulnerability in the FTP server which allows attackers to access sensitive data and files via 'null' path commands.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-23040?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sky File Project Sky File.

How do I fix CVE-2020-23040?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-23040 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-2020-23040 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-23040 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wr27-cj9h-mv7q.

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