CVE-2020-35598 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

ACS Advanced Comment System 1.0 is affected by Directory Traversal via an advanced_component_system/index.php?ACS_path=..%2f URI. NOTE: this might be the same as CVE-2009-4623

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Advanced Comment System Project	Advanced Comment System	1.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/13ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/13ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-35598?

CVE-2020-35598 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). ACS Advanced Comment System 1.0 is affected by Directory Traversal via an advanced_component_system/index.php?ACS_path=..%2f URI. NOTE: this might be the same as CVE-2009-4623

How severe is CVE-2020-35598?

CVE-2020-35598 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-35598?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Advanced Comment System Project Advanced Comment System.