# CVE-2020-5194: The zip API endpoint in Cerberus FTP Server 8 allows an authenticated attacker without zip permission to use the zip functionality via an un

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2020-01-14 · Updated: 2024-08-04

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The zip API endpoint in Cerberus FTP Server 8 allows an authenticated attacker without zip permission to use the zip functionality via an unrestricted API endpoint. Improper permission verification occurs when calling the file/ajax_download_zip/zip_name endpoint. The result is that a user without permissions can zip and download files even if they do not have permission to view whether the file exists.

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## Related

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## References

- https://support.cerberusftp.com/hc/en-us/community/topics/360000164199-Announcements
- https://www.doyler.net/security-not-included/cerberus-ftp-vulnerabilities

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