7.5
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-24143: Path Traversal

First published: Wed Jul 07 2021(Updated: )

Directory traversal in the Video Downloader for TikTok (aka downloader-tiktok) plugin 1.3 for WordPress lets an attacker get access to files that are stored outside the web root folder via the njt-tk-download-video parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ninjateam Video Downloader For Tiktok=1.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-24143?

    CVE-2020-24143 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to access files outside the web root folder in the Video Downloader for TikTok plugin for WordPress.

  • How does CVE-2020-24143 work?

    CVE-2020-24143 works by exploiting a directory traversal vulnerability in the njt-tk-download-video parameter of the plugin.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-24143?

    CVE-2020-24143 has a severity rating of high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.

  • How can I protect my WordPress site from CVE-2020-24143?

    To protect your WordPress site from CVE-2020-24143, ensure that you have updated to the latest version of the Video Downloader for TikTok plugin (version 1.3) or apply any patches or security updates provided by the plugin developer.

  • Is there a reference for more information about CVE-2020-24143?

    Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2020-24143 at the following reference: [https://github.com/secwx/research/blob/main/cve/CVE-2020-24143.md](https://github.com/secwx/research/blob/main/cve/CVE-2020-24143.md)

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