CVE-2020-36488 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit a directory traversal flaw in the Sky File FTP server to access unauthorized files via crafted path commands.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-36488?

CVE-2020-36488 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Oct 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue in the FTP server of Sky File v2.1.0 allows attackers to perform directory traversal via `/null//` path commands.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36488?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sky File Project Sky File.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36488?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36488 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-2020-36488 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-36488 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wq7m-rq4j-qr35.

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