CVE-2020-25623: Path Traversal
First published: Fri Oct 02 2020(Updated: )
Erlang/OTP 22.3.x before 22.3.4.6 and 23.x before 23.1 allows Directory Traversal. An attacker can send a crafted HTTP request to read arbitrary files, if httpd in the inets application is used.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Erlang/OTP | >=22.3.0<22.3.4.6 | |
| Erlang/OTP | >=23.0.0<23.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-25623?
CVE-2020-25623 has been rated with a medium severity level due to its potential to allow unauthorized file access.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25623?
To fix CVE-2020-25623, upgrade Erlang/OTP to version 22.3.4.6 or later, or to version 23.1 or later.
Which versions of Erlang/OTP are affected by CVE-2020-25623?
CVE-2020-25623 affects Erlang/OTP versions 22.3.x before 22.3.4.6 and 23.x before 23.1.
What kind of attack does CVE-2020-25623 enable?
CVE-2020-25623 enables directory traversal attacks that allow an attacker to read arbitrary files via crafted HTTP requests.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-25623 if I cannot upgrade?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2020-25623 may include disabling the httpd service in the inets application until an upgrade can be performed.
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