CVE-2020-25074 (GCVE-0-2020-25074)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2020-11-10 16:48 – Updated: 2024-08-04 15:26
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Summary
The cache action in action/cache.py in MoinMoin through 1.9.10 allows directory traversal through a crafted HTTP request. An attacker who can upload attachments to the wiki can use this to achieve remote code execution.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
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