CVE-2020-23996 Path traversal in n/a

High 8.8 Published 13 May 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code via local file inclusion during personal data import in ILIAS.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-23996?

CVE-2020-23996 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 May 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A local file inclusion vulnerability in ILIAS before 5.3.19, 5.4.10 and 6.0 allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via the import of personal data.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-23996?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ilias Ilias.

How do I fix CVE-2020-23996?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-23996 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-2020-23996 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-23996 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cg8v-pfh8-h2j4.