CVE-2018-20092: Path Traversal

Published Dec 17, 2018
·
Updated

PTC ThingWorx Platform through 8.3.0 is vulnerable to a directory traversal attack on ZIP files via a POST request.

Affected Software

10 affected components
PTC ThingWorx Platform>=7.0.0<=7.0.14
PTC ThingWorx Platform<7.0.0
PTC ThingWorx Platform>=7.1.0<=7.1.18
PTC ThingWorx Platform>=7.2.0<=7.2.21
PTC ThingWorx Platform>=7.3.0<=7.3.18
PTC ThingWorx Platform>=7.4.0<=7.4.14
PTC ThingWorx Platform>=8.0.0<=8.0.12
PTC ThingWorx Platform>=8.1.0<=8.1.8
PTC ThingWorx Platform>=8.2.0<=8.2.5
PTC ThingWorx Platform=8.3.0

Event History

Dec 17, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-20092?

CVE-2018-20092 is a vulnerability in PTC ThingWorx Platform through version 8.3.0 that allows a directory traversal attack on ZIP files via a POST request.

2

Who is affected by CVE-2018-20092?

PTC ThingWorx Platform versions 7.0.0 through 8.3.0 are affected by CVE-2018-20092.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20092?

The severity of CVE-2018-20092 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-20092?

To fix CVE-2018-20092, users should update their PTC ThingWorx Platform to version 8.3.0 or apply the necessary security patches provided by PTC.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-20092?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-20092 on the following websites: [https://www.doyler.net/security-not-included/ptc-thingworx-vulnerability](https://www.doyler.net/security-not-included/ptc-thingworx-vulnerability) and [https://www.ptc.com/en/documents/security/coordinated-vulnerability-disclosure/security-vulnerabilities](https://www.ptc.com/en/documents/security/coordinated-vulnerability-disclosure/security-vulnerabilities).

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