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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

CVE-2020-12103

High
7.7/10

Summary

In Tiny File Manager 2.4.1 there is a vulnerability in the ajax file backup copy functionality which allows authenticated users to create backup copies of files (with .bak extension) outside the scope in the same directory in which they are stored.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • HIGH
  • CHANGED
  • NONE
  • LOW
  • NONE
  • NONE

CWE-22 - Path Traversal

Path traversal (or directory traversal), is a vulnerability that allows malicious users to traverse the server's root directory, gaining access to arbitrary files and folders such as application code & data, back-end credentials, and sensitive operating system files. In the worst-case scenario, an attacker could potentially execute arbitrary files on the server, resulting in a denial of service attack. Such an exploit may severely impact the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of an application.

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