#VU49359 Path traversal in QConvergeConsole GUI - CVE-2020-5804

Vulnerability identifier: #VU49359

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [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:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5804

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
QConvergeConsole GUI
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Marvell Technology

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 within the "deleteEventLogFile" method of the "GWTTestServiceImpl" class. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and delete arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

QConvergeConsole GUI: 5.5.0.74

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External links
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-01

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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.