CVE-2020-36559

Path Traversal in aahframe.work

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.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.42%
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Affected: aahframe.work aahframe.work
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References

Link Tags
https://github.com/go-aah/aah/pull/267 third party advisory
https://github.com/go-aah/aah/commit/881dc9f71d1f7a4e8a9a39df9c5c081d3a2da1ec third party advisory patch
https://github.com/go-aah/aah/issues/266 issue tracking third party advisory
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2020-0033 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-36559?
CVE-2020-36559 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-36559?
To fix CVE-2020-36559, 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-2020-36559 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-36559 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-2020-36559?
CVE-2020-36559 affects aahframe.work aahframe.work.
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