CVE-2020-36193 — PEAR Archive_Tar Improper Link Resolution Vulnerability
2022-08-25 • CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
[event] PEAR Archive_Tar Tar.php allows write operations with directory traversal due to inadequate checking of symbolic links. PEAR stands for PHP Extension and Application Repository and it is an open-source framework and distribution system for reusable PHP components with known usage in third-party products such as Drupal Core and Red Hat Linux.
> AFFECTED SOFTWARE
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Vendor | PEAR |
| Product | Archive_Tar |
| CWE | CWE-22, CWE-59 |
| CVE ID | CVE-2020-36193 |
| Date Added | 2022-08-25 |
| Due Date | 2022-09-15 |
| Ransomware Campaign | Unknown |
> MITIGATION
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Due Date: 2022-09-15