CVE-2020-9050

Metasys Reporting Engine (MRE) Web Services - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Description

Path Traversal vulnerability exists in Metasys Reporting Engine (MRE) Web Services which could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to access and download arbitrary files from the system.

Remediation

Solution:

  • • Upgrade to MRE v2.2 or later. • Customers with licenses for MRE should contact their local branch office for remediation.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.72% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory johnsoncontrols.com
Affected: Johnson Controls Metasys Reporting Engine (MRE) Web Services versions 2.0 and 2.1
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Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9050?
CVE-2020-9050 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-9050?
To fix CVE-2020-9050: • Upgrade to MRE v2.2 or later. • Customers with licenses for MRE should contact their local branch office for remediation.
Is CVE-2020-9050 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-9050 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-9050?
CVE-2020-9050 affects Johnson Controls Metasys Reporting Engine (MRE) Web Services versions 2.0 and 2.1.
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