CVE-2019-20085KEV · OVERDUE

TVT NVMS-1000 Directory Traversal Vulnerability

High · published December 30, 2019

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it high at 7.5. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.9th percentile for exploit probability.

1634
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
7.5
EPSS
96%
Percentile
99.9
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 Beware the sneaky directory traversal lurking in TVT NVMS-1000 devices! An attacker can exploit it with a simple GET request. ⚡ This flaw is like a delivery driver taking a shortcut through a restricted area to access your valuable packages, bypassing all security checks. The potential for exploitation is worryingly easy! An attacker could access sensitive files on the device, potentially leading to unauthorized data exposure or manipulation. Imagine someone rummaging through your private documents without you ever noticing – absolutely devastating!

Put simply

This flaw is like a delivery driver taking a shortcut through a restricted area to access your valuable packages, bypassing all security checks. The potential for exploitation is worryingly easy! This vulnerability allows an attacker to exploit directory traversal by sending a GET request with '../' sequences, enabling them to access files outside the intended directory structure.

What to do

An attacker could access sensitive files on the device, potentially leading to unauthorized data exposure or manipulation. Imagine someone rummaging through your private documents without you ever noticing – absolutely devastating! Update your TVT NVMS-1000 devices to the latest firmware version immediately to close this vulnerability. Additionally, review your configurations to ensure proper directory access controls are enforced. Don't leave any paths unguarded! You've got this! With these steps, you'll secure your devices in no time and maintain your security hero status! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.96071 · 99.9th percentile
Published
2019-12-30T02:28Z
KEV added
2021-11-03 · due 2022-05-03
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 NOV 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by May 3
    kev
  • 30 DEC 02:28Z
    TVT NVMS-1000 devices allow GET /.
    cvelistv5