CVE-2020-13924: Path Traversal

Published Mar 17, 2021
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Updated

In Apache Ambari versions 2.6.2.2 and earlier, malicious users can construct file names for directory traversal and traverse to other directories to download files.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apache Ambari<=2.6.2.2

Event History

Mar 17, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:05 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:05 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-13924?

CVE-2020-13924 is a vulnerability in Apache Ambari versions 2.6.2.2 and earlier that allows malicious users to construct file names for directory traversal and traverse to other directories to download files.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-13924?

CVE-2020-13924 has a severity score of 7.5, classified as high.

3

What is the affected software by CVE-2020-13924?

Apache Ambari versions 2.6.2.2 and earlier are affected by CVE-2020-13924.

4

How can malicious users exploit CVE-2020-13924?

Malicious users can exploit CVE-2020-13924 by constructing file names for directory traversal and accessing files in other directories.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-13924?

To fix CVE-2020-13924, update Apache Ambari to a version later than 2.6.2.2.

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