CVE-2020-36388 File upload in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can upload and execute malicious PHAR archives in CiviCRM, leading to remote code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2020-36388?

CVE-2020-36388 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Jun 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In CiviCRM before 5.21.3 and 5.22.x through 5.24.x before 5.24.3, users may be able to upload and execute a crafted PHAR archive.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36388?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including civicrm. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
civicrm BitnamiAll versions5.21.3, 5.24.3

Products include Civicrm Civicrm.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36388?

Upgrade civicrm to a fixed version for your release line: 5.21.3 or 5.24.3.

Is CVE-2020-36388 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-36388 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as BIT-civicrm-2020-36388, DEBIAN-CVE-2020-36388, GHSA-rqh9-9xqh-854h, UBUNTU-CVE-2020-36388.

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