Vulnerability Description
A directory traversal vulnerability exists in rack < 2.2.0 that allows an attacker perform directory traversal vulnerability in the Rack::Directory app that is bundled with Rack which could result in information disclosure.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rack Project | Rack | < 2.2.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://groups.google.com/g/rubyonrails-security/c/IOO1vNZTzPAMailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/434404Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/07/msg00006.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg00038.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4561-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/g/rubyonrails-security/c/IOO1vNZTzPAMailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/434404Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/07/msg00006.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg00038.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4561-1/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-8161?
CVE-2020-8161 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH). A directory traversal vulnerability exists in rack < 2.2.0 that allows an attacker perform directory traversal vulnerability in the Rack::Directory app that is bundled with Rack which could result in ...
How severe is CVE-2020-8161?
CVE-2020-8161 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-8161?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rack Project Rack, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.