# CVE-2020-21365: wkhtmltopdf: Directory traversal vulnerability in wkhtmltopdf through 0.12.5 allows remote attackers to read local files and discl...

CVE-2020-21365 is fixed in wkhtmltopdf on 1 platform, first by wkhtmltopdf 0.12.4-1ubuntu0.1~esm1, released August 15, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-21365
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.5 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0232
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 15, 2022

## Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in wkhtmltopdf through 0.12.5 allows remote attackers to read local files and disclose sensitive information via a crafted html file running with the default configurations.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | wkhtmltopdf Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 0.12.6-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2020-21365](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2020-21365.md) | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Linux | wkhtmltopdf Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.12.4-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [wkhtmltopdf 0.12.4-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-wkhtmltopdf-0.12.4-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Linux | wkhtmltopdf Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 0.12.5-1ubuntu0.1 | [wkhtmltopdf 0.12.5-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-wkhtmltopdf-0.12.5-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Aug 15, 2022 |

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