#VU26052 Path traversal in Undertow - CVE-2020-1745
Published: March 13, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU26052
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1745
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Undertow
Undertow
Software vendor:
Red Hat Inc.
Red Hat Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error in AJP connector. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to port 8009/tcp and read arbitrary files on the system.
Note, this vulnerability can lead to system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.