CVE-2020-12668: GHSL-2020-072: Arbitrary file disclosure in JinJava - CVE-2020-12668

Published Jul 29, 2020
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Updated

A user with privileges to write JinJava templates, for example in a CMS context, will be able to read arbitrary files from the file system.

Other sources

Jinjava before 2.5.4 allow access to arbitrary classes by calling Java methods on objects passed into a Jinjava context. This could allow for abuse of the application class loader, including Arbitrary File Disclosure.

— MITRE

Affected Software

1 affected component
HubSpot Jinjava<2.5.4

Event History

Jul 29, 2020
Advisory Published
via GitHub Security Lab·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub Security Lab·12:00 AM
Description
Feb 19, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:33 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-12668?

CVE-2020-12668 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for arbitrary file disclosure.

2

What versions of Jinjava are affected by CVE-2020-12668?

CVE-2020-12668 affects Jinjava versions prior to 2.5.4.

3

How do I fix CVE-2020-12668?

To fix CVE-2020-12668, upgrade Jinjava to version 2.5.4 or later.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2020-12668?

CVE-2020-12668 involves access to arbitrary classes that could lead to abusive use of the application class loader.

5

How can CVE-2020-12668 impact my application?

CVE-2020-12668 can allow attackers to exploit the application class loader, potentially leading to unauthorized access and information disclosure.

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