CVE-2020-23766
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.43%
Last modified
CVE-2020-23766 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An arbitrary file deletion vulnerability was discovered on htmly v2.7.5 which allows remote attackers to use any absolute path to delete any file in the server should they gain Administrator privileges.. EPSS estimates a 1.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An arbitrary file deletion vulnerability was discovered on htmly v2.7.5 which allows remote attackers to use any absolute path to delete any file in the server should they gain Administrator privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Htmly | Htmly | 2.7.5 |
References
- https://github.com/danpros/htmly/issues/412Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/danpros/htmly/issues/412Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-23766?
An arbitrary file deletion vulnerability was discovered on htmly v2.7.5 which allows remote attackers to use any absolute path to delete any file in the server should they gain Administrator privileges.
How severe is CVE-2020-23766?
CVE-2020-23766 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23766?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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