What is the severity of CVE-2018-12542?

CVE-2018-12542 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for path traversal leading to file system access outside the restricted directory.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12542?

To fix CVE-2018-12542, upgrade Eclipse Vert.x to version 3.5.4 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

What are the impacts of CVE-2018-12542?

The impacts of CVE-2018-12542 include unauthorized access to files and data outside of intended directories, potentially leading to information disclosure.

Which versions of Eclipse Vert.x are affected by CVE-2018-12542?

Eclipse Vert.x versions from 3.0.0 to 3.5.3 are affected by CVE-2018-12542.

Is CVE-2018-12542 specific to any operating system?

CVE-2018-12542 primarily affects the Eclipse Vert.x framework and is not specific to any operating system, but the vulnerability can be exploited on systems running vulnerable versions.

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CVE-2018-12542

critical

9.8

CWE

10/10/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-12542: Path Traversal

First published: Wed Oct 10 2018(Updated: )

In version from 3.0.0 to 3.5.3 of Eclipse Vert.x, the StaticHandler uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize '\' (forward slashes) sequences that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory when running on Windows Operating Systems.

Credit: emo@eclipse.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Eclipse Vert.x	>=3.0.0<=3.5.3
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12542?
CVE-2018-12542 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for path traversal leading to file system access outside the restricted directory.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12542?
To fix CVE-2018-12542, upgrade Eclipse Vert.x to version 3.5.4 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What are the impacts of CVE-2018-12542?
The impacts of CVE-2018-12542 include unauthorized access to files and data outside of intended directories, potentially leading to information disclosure.
Which versions of Eclipse Vert.x are affected by CVE-2018-12542?
Eclipse Vert.x versions from 3.0.0 to 3.5.3 are affected by CVE-2018-12542.
Is CVE-2018-12542 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2018-12542 primarily affects the Eclipse Vert.x framework and is not specific to any operating system, but the vulnerability can be exploited on systems running vulnerable versions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12542?
CVE-2018-12542 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for path traversal leading to file system access outside the restricted directory.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12542?
To fix CVE-2018-12542, upgrade Eclipse Vert.x to version 3.5.4 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What are the impacts of CVE-2018-12542?
The impacts of CVE-2018-12542 include unauthorized access to files and data outside of intended directories, potentially leading to information disclosure.
Which versions of Eclipse Vert.x are affected by CVE-2018-12542?
Eclipse Vert.x versions from 3.0.0 to 3.5.3 are affected by CVE-2018-12542.
Is CVE-2018-12542 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2018-12542 primarily affects the Eclipse Vert.x framework and is not specific to any operating system, but the vulnerability can be exploited on systems running vulnerable versions.