CVE-2020-35579
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CVE-2020-35579 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. tindy2013 subconverter 0.6.4 has a /sub?target=%TARGET%&url=%URL%&config=%CONFIG% API endpoint that accepts an arbitrary %URL% value and launches a GET request for it, but does not consider that the external request target may indirectly redirect back to this original /sub endpoint. Thus, a request loop and a denial of service may occur.. EPSS estimates a 1.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
tindy2013 subconverter 0.6.4 has a /sub?target=%TARGET%&url=%URL%&config=%CONFIG% API endpoint that accepts an arbitrary %URL% value and launches a GET request for it, but does not consider that the external request target may indirectly redirect back to this original /sub endpoint. Thus, a request loop and a denial of service may occur.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Subconverter Project | Subconverter | 0.6.4 |
References
- https://github.com/tindy2013/subconverter/issues/284Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tindy2013/subconverter/issues/284Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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