Path traversal in qdPM - CVE-2020-7246
Published: January 21, 2020 / Updated: September 29, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU47412
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7246
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vendor: qdpm.net
Affected software:
qdPM
qdPM
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in the users['photop_preview'] delete photo feature. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system, leading to arbitrary code execution.
How to mitigate CVE-2020-7246
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.