CVE-2020-25623
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.11%
Last modified
CVE-2020-25623 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Erlang/OTP 22.3.x before 22.3.4.6 and 23.x before 23.1 allows Directory Traversal. An attacker can send a crafted HTTP request to read arbitrary files, if httpd in the inets application is used.. EPSS estimates a 3.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Erlang/OTP 22.3.x before 22.3.4.6 and 23.x before 23.1 allows Directory Traversal. An attacker can send a crafted HTTP request to read arbitrary files, if httpd in the inets application is used.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Erlang | Erlang\/Otp | >= 22.3.0, < 22.3.4.6 |
| Erlang | Erlang\/Otp | >= 23.0.0, < 23.1 |
References
- https://github.com/erlang/otp/releases/tag/OTP-23.1Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.erlang.org/downloadsRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.erlang.org/newsVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/erlang/otp/releases/tag/OTP-23.1Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.erlang.org/downloadsRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.erlang.org/newsVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-25623?
Erlang/OTP 22.3.x before 22.3.4.6 and 23.x before 23.1 allows Directory Traversal. An attacker can send a crafted HTTP request to read arbitrary files, if httpd in the inets application is used.
How severe is CVE-2020-25623?
CVE-2020-25623 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25623?
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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