CVE-2020-5194 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability Description

The zip API endpoint in Cerberus FTP Server 8 allows an authenticated attacker without zip permission to use the zip functionality via an unrestricted API endpoint. Improper permission verification occurs when calling the file/ajax_download_zip/zip_name endpoint. The result is that a user without permissions can zip and download files even if they do not have permission to view whether the file exists.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cerberusftp	Ftp Server	8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-639

References

https://support.cerberusftp.com/hc/en-us/community/topics/360000164199-AnnouncemVendor Advisory
https://www.doyler.net/security-not-included/cerberus-ftp-vulnerabilitiesExploitThird Party Advisory
https://support.cerberusftp.com/hc/en-us/community/topics/360000164199-AnnouncemVendor Advisory
https://www.doyler.net/security-not-included/cerberus-ftp-vulnerabilitiesExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-5194?

CVE-2020-5194 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The zip API endpoint in Cerberus FTP Server 8 allows an authenticated attacker without zip permission to use the zip functionality via an unrestricted API endpoint. Improper permission verification oc...

How severe is CVE-2020-5194?

CVE-2020-5194 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-5194?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cerberusftp Ftp Server.