CVE-2020-24113

Directory Traversal vulnerability in Contacts File Upload Interface in Yealink W60B version 77.83.0.85, allows attackers to gain sensitive information and…

published August 22, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
69.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky directory traversal vulnerability in Yealink W60B could let attackers peek into sensitive files! 📂 Think of it like an untrustworthy courier who delivers packages without checking the address — they could end up sifting through your personal files instead of just dropping off the mail! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information stored on the server, and in some cases, even cause a denial of service (DoS) by overwhelming the system. This could lead to severe disruptions, leaving users without access to crucial services. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like an untrustworthy courier who delivers packages without checking the address — they could end up sifting through your personal files instead of just dropping off the mail! This vulnerability in the Contacts File Upload Interface allows an attacker to manipulate file paths and read files outside the intended directory, potentially disclosing sensitive data or crashing the service.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information stored on the server, and in some cases, even cause a denial of service (DoS) by overwhelming the system. This could lead to severe disruptions, leaving users without access to crucial services. Yikes! To remediate this issue, ensure that you update to the latest version of the Yealink W60B firmware as soon as possible. Implement strict input validation and file path checks to prevent unauthorized access. Regularly audit your system for similar vulnerabilities, too! You've got this! By taking these steps, you can secure your system and keep those pesky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01252 · 69.2th percentile
Published
2023-08-22T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 AUG 00:00Z
    Directory Traversal vulnerability in Contacts File Upload Interface in Yealink W60B version 77.83.0.85, allows attackers to gain sensitive information and…
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