CVE-2020-5284

Directory Traversal in Next.js versions below 9.3.2

Description

Next.js versions before 9.3.2 have a directory traversal vulnerability. Attackers could craft special requests to access files in the dist directory (.next). This does not affect files outside of the dist directory (.next). In general, the dist directory only holds build assets unless your application intentionally stores other assets under this directory. This issue is fixed in version 9.3.2.

Categories

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 77.32% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: zeit next.js
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5284?
CVE-2020-5284 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-5284?
To fix CVE-2020-5284, 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-2020-5284 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-5284 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~77% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-5284?
CVE-2020-5284 affects zeit next.js.
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