CVE-2020-8009 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can exploit directory traversal to read sensitive files like /etc/passwd from AVB MOTU devices.
- 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-2020-8009?
CVE-2020-8009 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jan 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
AVB MOTU devices through 2020-01-22 allow /.. Directory Traversal, as demonstrated by reading the /etc/passwd file.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-8009?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Motu Avb Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8009?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-8009 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-2020-8009 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-8009 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4mgp-5jjf-m73q.