CVE-2020-15152

Server-Side Request Forgery in ftp-srv

Description

ftp-srv is an npm package which is a modern and extensible FTP server designed to be simple yet configurable. In ftp-srv before versions 2.19.6, 3.1.2, and 4.3.4 are vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery. The PORT command allows arbitrary IPs which can be used to cause the server to make a connection elsewhere. A possible workaround is blocking the PORT through the configuration. This issue is fixed in version2 2.19.6, 3.1.2, and 4.3.4. More information can be found on the linked advisory.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.14%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory npmjs.com
Affected: autovance ftp-srv
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/autovance/ftp-srv/security/advisories/GHSA-jw37-5gqr-cf9j patch mitigation third party advisory
https://github.com/autovance/ftp-srv/commit/e449e75219d918c400dec65b4b0759f60476abca third party advisory patch
https://www.npmjs.com/package/ftp-srv product third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15152?
CVE-2020-15152 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-15152?
To fix CVE-2020-15152, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-15152 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-15152 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-15152?
CVE-2020-15152 affects autovance ftp-srv.
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