Discover the path traversal vulnerability in Smartstore (SmartStoreNET) before version 4.1.0. Learn about the impact, affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps for CVE-2020-36364.
An issue was discovered in Smartstore (aka SmartStoreNET) before 4.1.0. Administration/Controllers/ImportController.cs allows path traversal (for copy and delete actions) in the ImportController.Create method via a TempFileName field.
Understanding CVE-2020-36364
This CVE identifies a path traversal vulnerability in Smartstore (SmartStoreNET) before version 4.1.0.
What is CVE-2020-36364?
The vulnerability allows attackers to perform path traversal for copy and delete actions through the ImportController.Create method using a specific field.
The Impact of CVE-2020-36364
This vulnerability could be exploited by malicious actors to manipulate file paths and potentially access, modify, or delete sensitive files on the system.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-36364
Smartstore (SmartStoreNET) before version 4.1.0 is affected by this vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The issue lies in the ImportController.Create method in the ImportController.cs file, enabling path traversal via the TempFileName field.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the TempFileName field to traverse paths and perform unauthorized copy and delete actions.
Mitigation and Prevention
It is crucial to take immediate steps to mitigate the risks posed by CVE-2020-36364.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates