CVE-2020-36193
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
71.1 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Tar.php in Archive_Tar through 1.4.11 allows write operations with Directory Traversal due to inadequate checking of symbolic links, a related issue to CVE-2020-28948.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2022-08-25
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-09-15
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-01-18
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-36193?
Tar.php in Archive_Tar through 1.4.11 allows write operations with Directory Traversal due to inadequate checking of symbolic links, a related issue to CVE-2020-28948.
Is CVE-2020-36193 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2020-36193 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-09-15.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-36193?
CVE-2020-36193 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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