Path Traversal Vulnerability in MikroTik WinBox Software
CVE-2020-5720

5.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Mikrotik

Status
Mikrotik Winbox
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 February 2020

What is CVE-2020-5720?

MikroTik WinBox versions before 3.21 are exposed to a path traversal vulnerability that enables attackers to create arbitrary files within locations permitted by WinBox. This exploit could be executed when the software interacts with a malicious endpoint or falls victim to a man-in-the-middle attack, leading to potential unauthorized access and manipulation of critical file system resources.

Affected Version(s)

MikroTik WinBox All versions prior to version 3.21

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-07
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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