Review reviewCritical

CVE-2020-26037

punkbuster

Directory Traversal vulnerability in Server functionalty in Even Balance Punkbuster version 1.902 before 1.905 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

CVSS
9.8
EPSS
1.81%
76.6% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2023.08.16
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability1.81%
Technical severityCVSS 9.8

Vulnerability overview

Directory Traversal vulnerability in Server functionalty in Even Balance Punkbuster version 1.902 before 1.905 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Affected product and versions

Product
punkbuster
Affected versions
>= 1.902 < 1.905
Fixed versions
1.905

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that punkbuster and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-22