CVE-2020-23766: Path Traversal
Published May 21, 2021
·Updated
An arbitrary file deletion vulnerability was discovered on htmly v2.7.5 which allows remote attackers to use any absolute path to delete any file in the server should they gain Administrator privileges.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Htmly Htmly=2.7.5
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
May 21, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:11 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-23766.
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-23766?
The severity of CVE-2020-23766 is medium with a score of 6.5.
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How does CVE-2020-23766 affect htmly v2.7.5?
CVE-2020-23766 allows remote attackers to use any absolute path to delete any file in the server if they gain Administrator privileges.
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How can I fix CVE-2020-23766 vulnerability in htmly v2.7.5?
To fix CVE-2020-23766, it is recommended to update htmly to a version that addresses the vulnerability.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-23766?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-23766 in the following reference: https://github.com/danpros/htmly/issues/412