Vulnerability identifier: #VU32867

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-15712

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
rConfig
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: rConfig

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 to the "ajaxGetFileByPath.php" script and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

rConfig: 3.9.5

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External links
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/184938
http://www.rconfig.com/downloads/v3-release-notes

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.