Vulnerability Description
Erlang/OTP 22.3.x before 22.3.4.6 and 23.x before 23.1 allows Directory Traversal. An attacker can send a crafted HTTP request to read arbitrary files, if httpd in the inets application is used.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Erlang | Erlang\/Otp | >= 22.3.0, < 22.3.4.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/erlang/otp/releases/tag/OTP-23.1Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://www.erlang.org/downloadsRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.erlang.org/newsVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/erlang/otp/releases/tag/OTP-23.1Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://www.erlang.org/downloadsRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.erlang.org/newsVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-25623?
CVE-2020-25623 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Erlang/OTP 22.3.x before 22.3.4.6 and 23.x before 23.1 allows Directory Traversal. An attacker can send a crafted HTTP request to read arbitrary files, if httpd in the inets application is used.
How severe is CVE-2020-25623?
CVE-2020-25623 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-25623?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Erlang Erlang\/Otp.