#VU28543 Path traversal in Simple File List - CVE-2020-12832

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#VU28543 Path traversal in Simple File List - CVE-2020-12832

Published: June 3, 2020 / Updated: June 10, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU28543
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12832
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Simple File List
Software vendor:
Mitchell Bennis - Element Engage, LLC

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. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and delete arbitrary files on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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