File Path Traversal Vulnerability in Eclipse Vert.x on Windows OS
CVE-2019-17640

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

The Eclipse Foundation

Status
Eclipse Vert.x
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 October 2020

What is CVE-2019-17640?

In Eclipse Vert.x versions 3.4.x through 3.9.4 and various 4.0.0 milestones, a flaw in the StaticHandler functionality can be exploited on Windows systems. The vulnerability enables attackers to manipulate backslashes, allowing them to bypass the designated webroot folder and access the current working directory. This behavior poses a risk by potentially exposing sensitive files and data, necessitating prompt remediation.

Affected Version(s)

Eclipse Vert.x 3.4.x up to 3.9.4, 4.0.0.milestone1, 4.0.0.milestone2, 4.0.0.milestone3, 4.0.0.milestone4, 4.0.0.milestone5, 4.0.0.Beta1, 4.0.0.Beta2, 4.0.0.Beta3

References

https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=567416
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https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd0e44e8ef71eeaaa3cf...
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https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r8383b5e7344a8b872e4...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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