CVE-2020-28641 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can delete arbitrary system files via symbolic links in the local quarantine system of Malwarebytes Free.
- 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-2020-28641?
CVE-2020-28641 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Dec 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In Malwarebytes Free 4.1.0.56, a symbolic link may be used delete an arbitrary file on the system by exploiting the local quarantine system.
Weakness: CWE-59
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-28641?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Malwarebytes Endpoint Protection, Malwarebytes Malwarebytes.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28641?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-28641 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-2020-28641 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-28641 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h7g5-p978-f45g.