CVE-2020-37080 webTareas 2.0.p8 - Arbitrary File Deletion
Authenticated attackers can delete arbitrary files on the server by manipulating a parameter in the print_layout.php component.
- 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-2020-37080?
CVE-2020-37080 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in luiswang webTareas, published on 3 Feb 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
webTareas 2.0.p8 contains a file deletion vulnerability in the print_layout.php administration component that allows authenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by manipulating the 'atttmp1' parameter to specify and delete files on the server through an unauthenticated file deletion mechanism.
Weakness: CWE-73
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-37080?
How do I fix CVE-2020-37080?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-37080 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-2020-37080 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-37080 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c4p8-934f-4gvh.