CVE-2022-36082

mangadex-downloader vulnerable to unauthorized file reading

Description

mangadex-downloader is a command-line tool to download manga from MangaDex. When using `file:<location>` command and `<location>` is a web URL location (http, https), mangadex-downloader between versions 1.3.0 and 1.7.2 will try to open and read a file in local disk for each line of website contents. Version 1.7.2 contains a patch for this issue.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: mansuf mangadex-downloader
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/mansuf/mangadex-downloader/security/advisories/GHSA-r9x7-2xmr-v8fw third party advisory
https://github.com/mansuf/mangadex-downloader/commit/439cc2825198ebc12b3310c95c39a8c7710c9b42 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-36082?
CVE-2022-36082 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-36082?
To fix CVE-2022-36082, 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-2022-36082 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-36082 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-2022-36082?
CVE-2022-36082 affects mansuf mangadex-downloader.
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