CVE-2020-23469
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.18%
Last modified
CVE-2020-23469 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. gmate v0.12+bionic contains a regular expression denial of service (ReDoS) vulnerability in the gedit3 plugin.. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
gmate v0.12+bionic contains a regular expression denial of service (ReDoS) vulnerability in the gedit3 plugin.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gmate Project | Gmate | 0.12\+bionic |
References
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/1333.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/gmate/gmate/issues/191Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/1333.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/gmate/gmate/issues/191Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-23469?
gmate v0.12+bionic contains a regular expression denial of service (ReDoS) vulnerability in the gedit3 plugin.
How severe is CVE-2020-23469?
CVE-2020-23469 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23469?
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.
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