Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Voyager versions up to 1.3.0 can expose sensitive server files through a web-accessible asset handler. An attacker may not need a login. If affected admin panels are internet-facing, secrets in configuration files could be disclosed and enable follow-on compromise.
Executive priority
Prioritize this for internet-facing Voyager deployments. The main business risk is theft of secrets from configuration files, which can lead to broader application or infrastructure compromise.
Technical view
CVE-2020-37214 is a CWE-22 directory traversal in The Control Group Voyager <=1.3.0. Manipulation of the asset path parameter in /admin/voyager-assets can allow arbitrary file reads, including system files and application configuration. The supplied CVSS v4 score is 8.7, with network access, low complexity, and no privileges required.
Likely exposure
Applications using The Control Group Voyager <=1.3.0 are potentially exposed, especially if /admin/voyager-assets is reachable from untrusted networks. Exposure depends on deployed version, routing, and network access controls.
Exploitation context
The source bundle includes an ExploitDB reference, indicating public exploit information exists. The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided data, and no cited source confirms active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports a high-impact arbitrary file read in Voyager <=1.3.0. Public exploit information is referenced, but active exploitation is not established. The provided sources do not name a specific patched release, so remediation should be confirmed against vendor guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory applications using Voyager and identify versions at or below 1.3.0.
- Check official Voyager guidance for a fixed version or recommended remediation.
- Restrict public access to Voyager admin and asset routes where possible.
- Rotate exposed application secrets if file disclosure is suspected.
- Review web server and application logs for traversal attempts.
Validation and detection
- Confirm the deployed Voyager version from application dependency records.
- Verify whether /admin/voyager-assets is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review access logs for suspicious requests targeting voyager-assets.
- Check whether sensitive files were accessed during suspicious time windows.
- Document compensating controls if immediate upgrade is unavailable.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.7 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.7HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-47875CVE reference · exploit
- Voyager Official HomepageCVE reference · product
- Voyager v1.3.0 ReleaseCVE reference · product
- Voyager v1.2.7 ReleaseCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Voyager 1.3.0 - Directory TraversalCVE reference · third-party-advisory
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.