CVE-2020-21057: Path Traversal

Published May 20, 2021
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Updated

Directory Traversal vulnerability in FusionPBX 4.5.7, which allows a remote malicious user to delete folders on the system via the folder variable to app/edit/folderdelete.php.

Affected Software

1 affected component
FusionPBX Fusionpbx=4.5.7

Event History

May 20, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:51 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-21057?

CVE-2020-21057 is a directory traversal vulnerability in FusionPBX 4.5.7.

2

How does CVE-2020-21057 impact FusionPBX?

CVE-2020-21057 allows a remote malicious user to delete folders on the system via the folder variable to app/edit/folderdelete.php.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-21057?

CVE-2020-21057 has a severity rating of 8.1 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-21057 in FusionPBX?

To fix CVE-2020-21057, update FusionPBX to version 4.5.7 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-21057?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-21057 at the following references: [GitHub Commit](https://github.com/fusionpbx/fusionpbx/commit/026c3958c3c7ca6b2ff067addc991aac8f41cf11), [Blog Post](https://resp3ctblog.wordpress.com/2019/10/28/fusionpbx-path-traversal-4/).

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