CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-10387: Path Traversal

First published: Thu Mar 12 2020(Updated: )

Path Traversal in admin/download.php in Chadha PHPKB Standard Multi-Language 9 allows remote attackers to download files from the server using a dot-dot-slash sequence (../) via the GET parameter file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Chadha Software PHPKB=9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-10387?

    CVE-2020-10387 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-10387?

    To fix CVE-2020-10387, ensure proper input validation and sanitize file download requests to prevent path traversal attacks.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-10387?

    CVE-2020-10387 affects Chadha PHPKB Standard Multi-Language version 9.0.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-10387?

    CVE-2020-10387 is a path traversal vulnerability allowing attackers to access restricted directories.

  • Can CVE-2020-10387 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2020-10387 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted GET requests.

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