CVE-2020-27514 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published 11 Aug 2023 Updated 9 Oct 2024

Remote attackers can delete arbitrary files via directory traversal in the admin template controller, causing denial of service.

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-2020-27514?

CVE-2020-27514 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Aug 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory Traversal vulnerability in delete function in admin.api.TemplateController in ZrLog version 2.1.15, allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files and cause a denial of service (DoS).

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-27514?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zrlog Zrlog.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27514?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-27514 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-2020-27514 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-27514 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x8c2-64xh-fh94.