CWE
552
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-13953

First published: Wed Sep 30 2020(Updated: )

In Apache Tapestry from 5.4.0 to 5.5.0, crafting specific URLs, an attacker can download files inside the WEB-INF folder of the WAR being run.

Credit: security@apache.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache Tapestry>=5.4.0<5.6.4
Apache Tapestry>=5.7.0<5.7.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-13953?

    CVE-2020-13953 has a medium severity level as it allows file downloads from the WEB-INF folder, potentially exposing sensitive files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-13953?

    To mitigate CVE-2020-13953, upgrade Apache Tapestry to version 5.6.4 or later for versions 5.4.0 to 5.5.0, and for versions 5.7.0 to 5.7.2 upgrade to version 5.7.3 or later.

  • What versions of Apache Tapestry are affected by CVE-2020-13953?

    CVE-2020-13953 affects Apache Tapestry versions 5.4.0 to 5.5.0 and versions 5.7.0 to 5.7.2.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2020-13953?

    Exploiting CVE-2020-13953 can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files located in the WEB-INF directory.

  • Are there any workarounds for CVE-2020-13953?

    As a workaround for CVE-2020-13953, restricting URL patterns or implementing necessary access controls can help mitigate the risk until a patch is applied.

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