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CVE-2020-36193

PEAR Archive_Tar Improper Link Resolution Vulnerability

Description

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.

Recommended action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CISA remediation due date for U.S. federal agencies: 15 Sep 2022.

Collected automatically from public sources. Verify affected versions and fixes in the vendor's notice before acting.