CVE-2020-35598 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can read arbitrary files from the server via directory traversal in ACS Advanced Comment System.
- 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-2020-35598?
CVE-2020-35598 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Dec 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ACS Advanced Comment System 1.0 is affected by Directory Traversal via an advanced_component_system/index.php?ACS_path=..%2f URI. NOTE: this might be the same as CVE-2009-4623
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-35598?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Advanced Comment System Project Advanced Comment System.
How do I fix CVE-2020-35598?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-35598 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-2020-35598 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-35598 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 Nuclei template.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3896-fhmw-qp2v.