CVE-2020-5639 Path traversal in FileZen

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit a directory traversal flaw in FileZen to upload arbitrary files and execute OS commands.

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

What is CVE-2020-5639?

CVE-2020-5639 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Soliton Systems K.K. FileZen, published on 14 Dec 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in FileZen versions from V3.0.0 to V4.2.2 allows remote attackers to upload an arbitrary file in a specific directory via unspecified vectors. As a result, an arbitrary OS command may be executed.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-5639?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Soliton Filezen.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5639?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-5639 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-2020-5639 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-5639 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r7q6-f5hp-q2cq.

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