CVE-2020-5605: Path Traversal
Published Sep 18, 2020
·Updated
Directory traversal vulnerability in WHR-G54S firmware 1.43 and earlier allows an attacker to access sensitive information such as setting values via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Buffalo Airstation Whr-g54s Firmware<=1.43
Buffalo Airstation Whr-g54s
Event History
Sep 18, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:05 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:05 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2020-5605?
CVE-2020-5605 is a directory traversal vulnerability in WHR-G54S firmware 1.43 and earlier that allows an attacker to access sensitive information such as setting values.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2020-5605?
The severity of CVE-2020-5605 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.
3
How does CVE-2020-5605 affect Buffalo Airstation WHR-G54S firmware?
CVE-2020-5605 affects Buffalo Airstation WHR-G54S firmware 1.43 and earlier.
4
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-5605?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-5605 by leveraging a directory traversal vulnerability to access sensitive information and manipulate setting values.
5
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-5605?
Yes, it is recommended to update WHR-G54S firmware to version 1.44 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.