Vulnerability identifier: #VU66833

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38668

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Crow
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor: CrowCpp

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a flaw when fulfilling a request for a static file smaller than 16 KB. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Crow: 1.0 - 1.0+4

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External links
http://github.com/CrowCpp/Crow/pull/523

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.