CVE-2020-15230

Arbitrary file read un Vapor

Description

Vapor is a web framework for Swift. In Vapor before version 4.29.4, Attackers can access data at arbitrary filesystem paths on the same host as an application. Only applications using FileMiddleware are affected. This is fixed in version 4.29.4.

Category

8.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.61%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: vapor vapor
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/vapor/vapor/security/advisories/GHSA-vcvg-xgr8-p5gq third party advisory
https://github.com/vapor/vapor/pull/2500 third party advisory
https://github.com/vapor/vapor/commit/cf1651f7ff76515593f4d8ca6e6e15d2247fe255 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15230?
CVE-2020-15230 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-15230?
To fix CVE-2020-15230, 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-2020-15230 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-15230 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-15230?
CVE-2020-15230 affects vapor vapor.
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