title: Authenticated command path traversal on timezone settings in Guardian/CMC before 20.0.7.4
description: Path Traversal vulnerability when changing timezone using web GUI of Nozomi Networks Guardian, CMC allows an authenticated administrator to read-protected system files. This issue affects: Nozomi Networks Guardian 20.0.7.3 version 20.0.7.3 and prior versions. Nozomi Networks CMC 20.0.7.3 version 20.0.7.3 and prior versions.
problem types: CWE-24 Path Traversal: '../filedir'
affected:
{
product: Guardian
vendor: Nozomi Networks
versions:
status: affected, version: 20.0.7.3 and prior versions
}
{
product: CMC
vendor: Nozomi Networks
versions:
status: affected, version: 20.0.7.3 and prior versions
}
metrics:
cvssV3_1: [
attackComplexity: LOW
attackVector: NETWORK
availabilityImpact: HIGH
baseScore: 7.2
baseSeverity: HIGH
confidentialityImpact: HIGH
integrityImpact: HIGH
privilegesRequired: HIGH
scope: UNCHANGED
userInteraction: NONE
vectorString: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
version: 3.1
]
solutions: v19 series: Upgrade to v19.0.12.
v20 series: Upgrade to v20.0.7.4.
workarounds: Use internal firewall feature to limit management interface access and review user roles.