Vulnerability Description
In Eclipse Theia versions 0.3.9 through 0.15.0, one of the default pre-packaged Theia extensions is "Mini-Browser", published as "@theia/mini-browser" on npmjs.com. This extension, for its own needs, exposes a HTTP endpoint that allows to read the content of files on the host's filesystem, given their path, without restrictions on the requester's origin. This design is vulnerable to being exploited remotely through a DNS rebinding attack or a drive-by download of a carefully crafted exploit.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Eclipse | Theia | >= 0.3.9, <= 0.15.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=551747ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=551747ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-17636?
CVE-2019-17636 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). In Eclipse Theia versions 0.3.9 through 0.15.0, one of the default pre-packaged Theia extensions is "Mini-Browser", published as "@theia/mini-browser" on npmjs.com. This extension, for its own needs, ...
How severe is CVE-2019-17636?
CVE-2019-17636 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-17636?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Eclipse Theia.