CVE-2020-36939: Cassandra Web - Remote File Read
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Cassandra Web 0.5.0 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by manipulating path traversal parameters. Attackers can exploit the disabled Rack::Protection module to read sensitive system files like /etc/passwd and retrieve Apache Cassandra database credentials.
References
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-8mfv-xhp5-48q9
- github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/cassandra-web/CVE-2020-36939.yml
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36939
- rubygems.org/gems/cassandra-web/versions/0.5.0
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49362
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/cassandra-web-remote-file-read
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