CVE-2020-37080CWE-73

webTareas 2.0.p8 - Arbitrary File Deletion

High · published February 3, 2026

CVSS v4.0
7.2
EPSS
0%
Percentile
30.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An authenticated attacker can wipe out important files with just a simple tweak to a parameter! This vulnerability lurking in webTareas 2.0.p8 is absolutely devastating! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where the head chef can simply tell the staff to throw away any dish just by pointing at it without any verification — chaos could ensue if the wrong order is given! An attacker could potentially delete any file on the server by manipulating the 'atttmp1' parameter, which could lead to loss of critical data or even complete service disruption. Imagine losing key reports or configuration files overnight — the damage could be catastrophic!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where the head chef can simply tell the staff to throw away any dish just by pointing at it without any verification — chaos could ensue if the wrong order is given! This file deletion vulnerability in the print_layout.php administration component allows unauthenticated attackers to specify and remove arbitrary files from the server, exploiting a lack of proper authorization checks.

What to do

An attacker could potentially delete any file on the server by manipulating the 'atttmp1' parameter, which could lead to loss of critical data or even complete service disruption. Imagine losing key reports or configuration files overnight — the damage could be catastrophic! To guard against this, immediately upgrade to the patched version of webTareas. Additionally, implement strict input validation and sanitization for all parameters to ensure no unauthorized file deletions occur. Regularly audit user permissions to minimize exposure! You’ve got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll have your server locked down in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
7.2 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00379 · 30.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-73 · External Control of File Name or Path
Published
2026-02-03T22:01Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 FEB 22:01Z
    webTareas 2.0.p8 - Arbitrary File Deletion
    cvelistv5