Vulnerability Description
EM-HTTP-Request 1.1.5 uses the library eventmachine in an insecure way that allows an attacker to perform a man-in-the-middle attack against users of the library. The hostname in a TLS server certificate is not verified.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Em-Http-Request Project | Em-Http-Request | 1.1.5 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/igrigorik/em-http-request/issues/339ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2020-094-igrigorik-em-http-requesExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/igrigorik/em-http-request/issues/339ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2020-094-igrigorik-em-http-requesExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-13482?
CVE-2020-13482 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.4 (HIGH). EM-HTTP-Request 1.1.5 uses the library eventmachine in an insecure way that allows an attacker to perform a man-in-the-middle attack against users of the library. The hostname in a TLS server certific...
How severe is CVE-2020-13482?
CVE-2020-13482 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-13482?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Em-Http-Request Project Em-Http-Request, Fedoraproject Fedora.