CVE-2022-38179
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.40%
Last modified
CVE-2022-38179 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. JetBrains Ktor before 2.1.0 was vulnerable to the Reflect File Download attack. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
JetBrains Ktor before 2.1.0 was vulnerable to the Reflect File Download attack
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jetbrains | Ktor | < 2.1.0 |
References
- https://github.com/ktorio/ktor/pull/3110Third Party Advisory
- https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed/Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/ktorio/ktor/pull/3110Third Party Advisory
- https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-38179?
JetBrains Ktor before 2.1.0 was vulnerable to the Reflect File Download attack
How severe is CVE-2022-38179?
CVE-2022-38179 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38179?
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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