CVE-2020-29026 Path traversal in GateManager

Critical 9.0 Published Updated

Authenticated administrators can read and write arbitrary files via directory traversal in GateManager, requiring an upgrade to version 9.2c.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-29026?

CVE-2020-29026 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Secomea GateManager, published on 15 Feb 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the file upload function of the GateManager that allows an authenticated attacker with administrative permissions to read and write arbitrary files in the Linux file system. This issue affects: GateManager all versions prior to 9.2c.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-29026?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Secomea Gatemanager 4250 Firmware, Secomea Gatemanager 4260 Firmware, Secomea Gatemanager 8250 Firmware, Secomea Gatemanager 9250 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29026?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-29026 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-2020-29026 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-29026 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2m67-gph7-q4xp.

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