CVE-2020-25881 Path traversal in n/a
An attacker can exploit a path traversal vulnerability in RKCMS to read or delete arbitrary files on the server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-25881?
CVE-2020-25881 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Oct 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability was discovered in the filename parameter in pathindex.php?r=cms-backend/attachment/delete&sub=&filename=../../../../111.txt&filetype=image/jpeg of the master version of RKCMS. This vulnerability allows for an attacker to perform a directory traversal via a crafted .txt file.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-25881?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ranko Rkcms.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25881?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-25881 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-2020-25881 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-25881 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9rwq-2qv8-4jpv.