CVE-2020-36079 File upload in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Authenticated administrators can upload arbitrary files via the elFinder plugin, potentially leading to remote code execution on the server.

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-2020-36079?

CVE-2020-36079 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Feb 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Zenphoto through 1.5.7 is affected by authenticated arbitrary file upload, leading to remote code execution. The attacker must navigate to the uploader plugin, check the elFinder box, and then drag and drop files into the Files(elFinder) portion of the UI. This can, for example, place a .php file in the server's uploaded/ directory. NOTE: the vendor disputes this because exploitation can only be performed by an admin who has "lots of other possibilities to harm a site.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36079?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zenphoto Zenphoto.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36079?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36079 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-36079 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-36079 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-24h9-pprg-mj7w.

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