CVE-2020-25780: Path Traversal

Published Oct 29, 2020
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Updated

In CommCell in Commvault before 14.68, 15.x before 15.58, 16.x before 16.44, 17.x before 17.29, and 18.x before 18.13, Directory Traversal can occur such that an attempt to view a log file can instead view a file outside of the log-files folder.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Commvault CommCell<14.68
Commvault CommCell>=15.0<15.58
Commvault CommCell>=16.0<16.44
Commvault CommCell>=17.0<17.29
Commvault CommCell>=18.0<18.13

Event History

Oct 29, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:08 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-25780?

CVE-2020-25780 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-25780?

To mitigate CVE-2020-25780, upgrade your Commvault CommCell to version 14.68 or later, or one of the specified secure versions in 15.x, 16.x, 17.x, or 18.x.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-25780?

CVE-2020-25780 is a Directory Traversal vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to files outside the intended directory.

4

What versions of Commvault are affected by CVE-2020-25780?

CVE-2020-25780 affects Commvault versions prior to 14.68, 15.x prior to 15.58, 16.x prior to 16.44, 17.x prior to 17.29, and 18.x prior to 18.13.

5

Can CVE-2020-25780 lead to data exposure?

Yes, CVE-2020-25780 can potentially allow an attacker to view sensitive files, leading to data exposure.

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