CVE-2020-25989 Path traversal in n/a
An attacker can achieve root code execution via arbitrary file write in the Pritunl Electron client due to improper link resolution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-25989?
CVE-2020-25989 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Nov 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Privilege escalation via arbitrary file write in pritunl electron client 1.0.1116.6 through v1.2.2550.20. Successful exploitation of the issue may allow an attacker to execute code on the effected system with root privileges.
Weakness: CWE-59
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-25989?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pritunl Pritunl-Client-Electron.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25989?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-25989 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-2020-25989 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-25989 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q66j-gj7h-p9hm.