CVE-2020-22782: High severity etherpad ueberdb vulnerability
Published Apr 28, 2021
·Updated
Etherpad < 1.8.3 is affected by a denial of service in the import functionality. Upload of binary file to the import endpoint would crash the instance.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Etherpad Etherpad<1.8.3
Event History
Apr 28, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:23 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-22782?
CVE-2020-22782 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-22782?
Updating Etherpad to version 1.8.3 or later will resolve the vulnerability CVE-2020-22782.
3
What does CVE-2020-22782 affect?
CVE-2020-22782 affects Etherpad versions prior to 1.8.3, specifically regarding its import functionality.
4
Can CVE-2020-22782 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-22782 can be exploited remotely by uploading a binary file to the import endpoint.
5
What is the impact of CVE-2020-22782?
The impact of CVE-2020-22782 is that it can crash the Etherpad instance, leading to service unavailability.