ID:4540 - Exploit for Path traversal in Joomla! - CVE-2020-24597

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:4540 - Exploit for Path traversal in Joomla! - CVE-2020-24597

ID:4540 - Exploit for Path traversal in Joomla! - CVE-2020-24597

Published: September 1, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU46026
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-24597
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Joomla!

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in om_media. A remote authenticated user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.