MEDIUM
CVE-2020-35176
CWE-22Published: December 12, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In AWStats through 7.8, cgi-bin/awstats.pl?config= accepts a partial absolute pathname (omitting the initial /etc), even though it was intended to only read a file in the /etc/awstats/awstats.conf format. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2017-1000501 and CVE-2020-29600.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-35176 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (8)
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https://github.com/eldy/awstats/issues/195Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/12/msg00035.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/eldy/awstats/issues/195Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/12/msg00035.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-35176
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 12, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-22)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-35176 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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