CVE-2020-25985 Path traversal in n/a

High 8.1 Published 7 Oct 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Authenticated users can delete arbitrary files on the server via path traversal, potentially disrupting service or removing critical files.

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-2020-25985?

CVE-2020-25985 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Oct 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

MonoCMS Blog 1.0 is affected by: Arbitrary File Deletion. Any authenticated user can delete files on and off the webserver (php files can be unlinked and not deleted).

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-25985?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Monocms Monocms.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25985?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-25985 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-2020-25985 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-25985 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4q3f-rh8m-64qw.