#VU49232 Path traversal in Umbraco CMS - CVE-2020-5811
Published: December 30, 2020 / Updated: November 25, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU49232
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5811
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Umbraco CMS
Umbraco CMS
Software vendor:
Umbraco
Umbraco
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error during package installation. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and write arbitrary files on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.