CVE-2020-9354: Path Traversal

Published Feb 23, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered in SmartClient 12.0. The Remote Procedure Call (RPC) saveFile provided by the console functionality on the /tools/developerConsoleOperations.jsp (or /isomorphic/IDACall) URL allows an unauthenticated attacker to overwrite files via vectors involving an XML comment and /.. path traversal.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SmartClient SmartClient=12.0

Event History

Feb 23, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:32 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9354?

CVE-2020-9354 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthenticated file overwriting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-9354?

To fix CVE-2020-9354, it is recommended to upgrade SmartClient to version 12.0 or apply the latest security patches provided by the vendor.

3

What kind of attack does CVE-2020-9354 enable?

CVE-2020-9354 enables attackers to perform file overwriting due to improper validation in the Remote Procedure Call functionality.

4

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-9354?

No, CVE-2020-9354 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers, making it particularly dangerous.

5

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-9354?

CVE-2020-9354 specifically affects SmartClient version 12.0.

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