CVE-2020-24379: XEE
First published: Wed Sep 09 2020(Updated: )
WebDAV implementation in Yaws web server versions 1.81 to 2.0.7 is vulnerable to XXE injection.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ubuntu/yaws | <2.0.4+dfsg-2ubuntu0.1 | 2.0.4+dfsg-2ubuntu0.1 |
| ubuntu/yaws | <2.0.8+dfsg-1 | 2.0.8+dfsg-1 |
| debian/yaws | 2.0.8+dfsg-3 2.1.1+dfsg-2 2.2.0+dfsg-1 | |
| Yaws | >=1.81<=2.0.7 | |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =10.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/erlyaws/yaws/commits/master
- https://github.com/vulnbe/poc-yaws-dav-xxe
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159106/Yaws-2.0.7-XML-Injection-Command-Injection.html
- https://vuln.be/post/yaws-xxe-and-shell-injections/
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/09/msg00022.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4569-1/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4773
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2020-24379
- https://github.com/erlyaws/yaws/commit/05a06345012598f5da55dbb4d041c8dc26e88e6c
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-24379
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4569-1
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-24379
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-24379
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-24379
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-24379?
CVE-2020-24379 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for XXE injection attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24379?
To fix CVE-2020-24379, upgrade Yaws to version 2.0.8 or later.
Which versions of Yaws are affected by CVE-2020-24379?
Yaws versions 1.81 to 2.0.7 are affected by CVE-2020-24379.
What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2020-24379?
CVE-2020-24379 allows for XML External Entity (XXE) injection attacks.
Is CVE-2020-24379 relevant for both Debian and Ubuntu users?
Yes, CVE-2020-24379 is relevant for users of affected Yaws versions on both Debian and Ubuntu systems.
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