8.8
CWE
434
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-36388: Malicious File Upload

First published: Thu Jun 17 2021(Updated: )

In CiviCRM before 5.21.3 and 5.22.x through 5.24.x before 5.24.3, users may be able to upload and execute a crafted PHAR archive.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CiviCRM<5.21.3
CiviCRM>=5.22.0<5.24.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-36388?

    The severity of CVE-2020-36388 is classified as high due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-36388?

    To fix CVE-2020-36388, upgrade CiviCRM to version 5.21.3 or later, or to version 5.24.3 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2020-36388?

    CVE-2020-36388 affects CiviCRM versions prior to 5.21.3 and any 5.22.x to 5.24.x versions before 5.24.3.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2020-36388?

    CVE-2020-36388 can be exploited to upload and execute malicious PHAR archive files.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-36388?

    For more information about CVE-2020-36388, refer to CiviCRM security advisories or trusted cybersecurity blogs.

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