CVE-2020-16136: Path Traversal

Published Jul 31, 2020
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Updated

In tgstation-server 4.4.0 and 4.4.1, an authenticated user with permission to download logs can download any file on the server machine (accessible by the owner of the server process) via directory traversal ../ sequences in /Administration/Logs/ requests. The attacker is unable to enumerate files, however.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Tgstation13 Tgstation-server=4.4.0
Tgstation13 Tgstation-server=4.4.1

Event History

Jul 31, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:01 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-16136.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16136?

The severity of CVE-2020-16136 is high with a severity value of 7.7.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-16136?

The versions 4.4.0 and 4.4.1 of tgstation-server are affected by CVE-2020-16136.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-16136?

An attacker with permission to download logs can exploit CVE-2020-16136 by using directory traversal sequences and download files on the server machine.

5

Is enumeration of files possible for an attacker exploiting CVE-2020-16136?

No, the attacker is unable to enumerate files when exploiting CVE-2020-16136.

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