CVE-2020-5683 Path traversal in GROWI

High 7.5 Published 16 Dec 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can modify data by uploading specially crafted files due to a directory traversal vulnerability in GROWI.

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-2020-5683?

CVE-2020-5683 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in WESEEK, Inc. GROWI, published on 16 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 GROWI versions prior to v4.2.3 (v4.2 Series), GROWI versions prior to v4.1.12 (v4.1 Series), and GROWI v3 series and earlier GROWI versions prior to v4.2.3 (v4.2 Series), GROWI versions prior to v4.1.12 (v4.1 Series), and GROWI v3 series and earlier allows remote attackers to alter the data by uploading a specially crafted file.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-5683?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Weseek Growi.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5683?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-5683 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-2020-5683 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-5683 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-chj6-qg78-f8r4.