VDB-166896 · CVE-2020-35612 · GCVE-0-2020-35612

Joomla! up to 3.9.22 mod_random_image folder path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Joomla! up to 3.9.22. This issue affects the function mod_random_image. The manipulation of the argument folder results in path traversal. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2020-35612. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Joomla! up to 3.9.22 (Content Management System). Affected is the function mod_random_image. The manipulation of the argument folder with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 12/29/2020. The advisory is shared for download at developer.joomla.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-35612. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 12/29/2020). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Type

Content Management System

Name

Joomla!

Version

License

open-source

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/29/2020 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: developer.joomla.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-35612 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-35612
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-166896

Entryinfo

Created: 12/29/2020 09:20
Changes: 12/29/2020 09:20 (37)
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Cache ID: 216::103