CVE-2020-5188: Malicious File Upload

Published Feb 24, 2020
·
Updated

DNN (formerly DotNetNuke) through 9.4.4 has a File upload vulnerability via bypassing client-side file extension check

Other sources

DNN (formerly DotNetNuke) through 9.4.4 has Insecure Permissions.

MITRE

Affected Software

2 affected components
nuget/DotNetNuke.Core<=9.4.4
dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke<=9.4.4

Event History

Feb 24, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:20 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
05:09 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-5188?

CVE-2020-5188 is a vulnerability in DNN (formerly DotNetNuke) through 9.4.4 that allows an attacker to bypass client-side file extension checks during file uploads.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-5188?

CVE-2020-5188 has a severity score of 6.5, which is considered medium.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-5188?

CVE-2020-5188 affects DNN (formerly DotNetNuke) versions up to and including 9.4.4.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2020-5188?

The CWE ID for CVE-2020-5188 is CWE-434.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-5188?

To fix CVE-2020-5188, update DNN (formerly DotNetNuke) to a version that is not vulnerable, such as version 9.4.5 or higher.

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