CVE-2020-8982: Path Traversal

Published May 7, 2020
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Updated

An unauthenticated arbitrary file read issue exists in all versions of Citrix ShareFile StorageZones (aka storage zones) Controller, including the most recent 5.10.x releases as of May 2020. RCE and file access is granted to everything hosted by ShareFile, be it on-premise or inside Citrix Cloud itself (both are internet facing). NOTE: unlike most CVEs, exploitability depends on the product version that was in use when a particular setup step was performed, NOT the product version that is in use during a current assessment of a CVE consumer's product inventory. Specifically, the vulnerability can be exploited if a storage zone was created by one of these product versions: 5.9.0, 5.8.0, 5.7.0, 5.6.0, 5.5.0, or earlier. This CVE differs from CVE-2020-7473 and CVE-2020-8983.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Citrix ShareFile StorageZones Controller<=5.5.0
Citrix ShareFile StorageZones Controller=5.6.0
Citrix ShareFile StorageZones Controller=5.7.0
Citrix ShareFile StorageZones Controller=5.8.0
Citrix ShareFile StorageZones Controller=5.9.0

Event History

May 7, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:55 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8982?

The severity of CVE-2020-8982 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-8982?

All versions of Citrix ShareFile StorageZones Controller up to version 5.5.0 are affected. Version 5.6.0, 5.7.0, 5.8.0, and 5.9.0 are also affected.

3

What is the vulnerability in Citrix ShareFile StorageZones Controller?

The vulnerability is an unauthenticated arbitrary file read issue, allowing unauthorized access to files hosted by ShareFile, regardless of whether it's on-premise or inside Citrix Cloud.

4

How can I fix the vulnerability in Citrix ShareFile StorageZones Controller?

Citrix has released security patches that address the vulnerability. Update to the latest version of Citrix ShareFile StorageZones Controller to fix the issue.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-8982?

For more information about CVE-2020-8982, you can refer to the following sources: [link1](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Izd5MF_HHuq8YSwAyJLBErWL_nbe6f9v/view), [link2](https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX269106), [link3](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jonas-hansen-2a2606b_citrix-sharefile-storage-zones-controller-activity-6663432907455025152-8_w6/).

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