CVE-2020-36559
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.14%
Last modified
CVE-2020-36559 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Due to improper sanitization of user input, HTTPEngine.Handle allows for directory traversal, allowing an attacker to read files outside of the target directory that the server has permission to read.. EPSS estimates a 1.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Due to improper sanitization of user input, HTTPEngine.Handle allows for directory traversal, allowing an attacker to read files outside of the target directory that the server has permission to read.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aahframework | Aah | < 0.12.4 |
References
- https://github.com/go-aah/aah/commit/881dc9f71d1f7a4e8a9a39df9c5c081d3a2da1ecPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/go-aah/aah/issues/266Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/go-aah/aah/pull/267Third Party Advisory
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2020-0033Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/go-aah/aah/commit/881dc9f71d1f7a4e8a9a39df9c5c081d3a2da1ecPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/go-aah/aah/issues/266Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/go-aah/aah/pull/267Third Party Advisory
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2020-0033Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-36559?
Due to improper sanitization of user input, HTTPEngine.Handle allows for directory traversal, allowing an attacker to read files outside of the target directory that the server has permission to read.
How severe is CVE-2020-36559?
CVE-2020-36559 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36559?
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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