CVE-2019-20085 : What You Need to Know

TVT NVMS-1000 devices are vulnerable to directory traversal through the GET /.. method.

Understanding CVE-2019-20085

TVT NVMS-1000 devices allow malicious actors to perform directory traversal attacks.

What is CVE-2019-20085?

This CVE refers to the vulnerability in TVT NVMS-1000 devices that enables attackers to navigate directories using the GET /.. method.

The Impact of CVE-2019-20085

Attackers can access sensitive files and directories outside the intended scope.
Unauthorized disclosure of confidential information is possible.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-20085

TVT NVMS-1000 devices are susceptible to directory traversal attacks.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows threat actors to bypass directory restrictions and access unauthorized directories and files.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: TVT NVMS-1000
Version: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the vulnerability by utilizing the GET /.. method to navigate directories beyond the intended scope.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent exploitation of CVE-2019-20085

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable external access to the affected devices if not required.
Implement network segmentation to limit access to vulnerable systems.
Monitor and analyze network traffic for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the TVT NVMS-1000 devices.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
Educate users on secure practices to prevent unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by the vendor to fix the directory traversal vulnerability in TVT NVMS-1000 devices.