CVE-2020-36052 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 5 Jan 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary files via directory traversal in MiniCMS post-edit.php, risking full system compromise.

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-2020-36052?

CVE-2020-36052 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Jan 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in post-edit.php in MiniCMS V1.10 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via the state parameter.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36052?

It affects 1 product.

Products include 1234n Minicms.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36052?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36052 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-2020-36052 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-36052 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-287f-5vcq-p94w.