CVE-2020-23171
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.66%
Last modified
CVE-2020-23171 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in all versions of Nim-lang allows unauthenticated attackers to write files to arbitrary directories via a crafted zip file with dot-slash characters included in the name of the crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability in all versions of Nim-lang allows unauthenticated attackers to write files to arbitrary directories via a crafted zip file with dot-slash characters included in the name of the crafted file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nim-Lang | Nim-Lang | All versions |
References
- https://github.com/nim-lang/zip/issues/54Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nim-lang/zip/issues/54Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-23171?
A vulnerability in all versions of Nim-lang allows unauthenticated attackers to write files to arbitrary directories via a crafted zip file with dot-slash characters included in the name of the crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2020-23171?
CVE-2020-23171 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23171?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-23171?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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