CVE-2020-36629

Public Exploit
SimbCo httpster server.coffee fs.realpathSync path traversal

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SimbCo httpster. This vulnerability affects the function fs.realpathSync of the file src/server.coffee. The manipulation leads to path traversal. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The name of the patch is d3055b3e30b40b65d30c5a06d6e053dffa7f35d0. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-216748.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: SimbCo httpster
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.216748 vdb entry third party advisory technical description
https://github.com/SimbCo/httpster/pull/36 exploit third party advisory patch
https://github.com/SimbCo/httpster/commit/d3055b3e30b40b65d30c5a06d6e053dffa7f35d0 third party advisory patch mitigation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-36629?
CVE-2020-36629 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-36629?
To fix CVE-2020-36629, 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-2020-36629 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-36629 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2020-36629?
CVE-2020-36629 affects SimbCo httpster.
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