CVE-2020-5196 Missing authorization in n/a
Authenticated attackers can bypass permissions to view hidden files and create directories in Cerberus FTP Server Enterprise Edition.
- 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-2020-5196?
CVE-2020-5196 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jan 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Cerberus FTP Server Enterprise Edition prior to versions 11.0.3 and 10.0.18 allows an authenticated attacker to create files, display hidden files, list directories, and list files without the permission to zip and download (or unzip and upload) files. There are multiple ways to bypass certain permissions by utilizing the zip and unzip features. As a result, users without permission can see files, folders, and hidden files, and can create directories without permission.
Weakness: CWE-276
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-5196?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cerberusftp Ftp Server.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5196?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-5196 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2020-5196 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-5196 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9v5j-4424-9fr7.