HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-16136
HIGH

CVE-2020-16136

CWE-22Published: July 31, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.7
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In tgstation-server 4.4.0 and 4.4.1, an authenticated user with permission to download logs can download any file on the server machine (accessible by the owner of the server process) via directory traversal ../ sequences in /Administration/Logs/ requests. The attacker is unable to enumerate files, however.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-16136 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.7.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

tgstation131 product(s)
tgstation-server
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (4)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-16136
CVSS Score7.7 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 31, 2020

Related CVEs (CWE-22)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2020-16136 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.