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[20200803] - Core - Directory traversal in com_media

  • Project: Joomla!
  • SubProject: CMS
  • Impact: Low
  • Severity: Low
  • Versions: 2.5.0-3.9.20
  • Exploit type: Directory Traversal
  • Reported Date: 2020-February-02
  • Fixed Date: 2020-August-25
  • CVE Number: CVE-2020-24597

Description

Lack of input validation allows com_media root paths outside of the webroot.

Affected Installs

Joomla! CMS versions 2.5.0 - 3.9.20

Solution

Upgrade to version 3.9.21

Contact

The JSST at the Joomla! Security Centre.

Reported By: Hoang Kien from VSEC