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CVE-2020-25881

5.5 · MEDIUM

A vulnerability was discovered in the filename parameter in pathindex.php?r=cms-backend/attachment/delete&sub=&filename=../../../../111.txt&filetype=image/jpeg of the master version of RKCMS.

Published Oct 29, 2021CWE-22EPSS 1.22%

Overview

CVE-2020-25881 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 29, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A vulnerability was discovered in the filename parameter in pathindex.php?r=cms-backend/attachment/delete&sub=&filename=../../../../111.txt&filetype=image/jpeg of the master version of RKCMS. This vulnerability allows for an attacker to perform a directory traversal via a crafted .txt file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-25881?

CVE-2020-25881 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 29, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2020-25881?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-25881?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2020-25881?

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