CVE-2020-5752 Path traversal in Druva inSync Windows Client
A local attacker can exploit path traversal to execute arbitrary commands with SYSTEM privileges in the Druva inSync Windows Client.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-5752?
CVE-2020-5752 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Druva inSync Windows Client, published on 21 May 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Relative path traversal in Druva inSync Windows Client 6.6.3 allows a local, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands with SYSTEM privileges.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-5752?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Druva Insync Client.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5752?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-5752 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-2020-5752 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-5752 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 2 Exploit-DB entries and 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Druva inSync Windows Client
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w3p2-35c9-4q59.