CVE-2020-22782: High severity etherpad ueberdb vulnerability

Published Apr 28, 2021
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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.

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