CVE-2020-8865: Horde Groupware Webmail Edition edit Page Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Mar 23, 2020
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute local PHP files on affected installations of Horde Groupware Webmail Edition 5.2.22. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within edit.php. When parsing the params[template] parameter, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the www-data user. Was ZDI-CAN-10469.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Horde Groupware=5.2.22
Debian Debian Linux=8.0

Event History

Mar 23, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 29, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·03:43 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·03:43 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-8865?

CVE-2020-8865 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute local PHP files on affected installations of Horde Groupware Webmail Edition 5.2.22.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-8865?

CVE-2020-8865 has a severity rating of 6.3 (Medium).

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2020-8865?

The affected software is Horde Groupware Webmail Edition 5.2.22.

4

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-8865?

Yes, authentication is required to exploit CVE-2020-8865.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-8865?

To fix CVE-2020-8865, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Horde Groupware Webmail Edition.

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