CVE-2020-9708

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.94%

Last modified

CVE-2020-9708 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The resolveRepositoryPath function doesn't properly validate user input and a malicious user may traverse to any valid Git repository outside the repoRoot. This issue may lead to unauthorized access of private Git repositories as long as the malicious user knows or brute-forces the location of the repository.. EPSS estimates a 2.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The resolveRepositoryPath function doesn't properly validate user input and a malicious user may traverse to any valid Git repository outside the repoRoot. This issue may lead to unauthorized access of private Git repositories as long as the malicious user knows or brute-forces the location of the repository.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability
2.94%

85.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AdobeGit-Server< 1.3.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9708?
The resolveRepositoryPath function doesn't properly validate user input and a malicious user may traverse to any valid Git repository outside the repoRoot. This issue may lead to unauthorized access of private Git repositories as long as the malicious user knows or brute-forces the location of the repository.
How severe is CVE-2020-9708?
CVE-2020-9708 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9708?
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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Source: NVD / NIST