CVE-2020-36240
First published: Mon Mar 01 2021(Updated: )
The ResourceDownloadRewriteRule class in Crowd before version 4.0.4, and from version 4.1.0 before 4.1.2 allowed unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files within WEB-INF and META-INF directories via an incorrect path access check.
Credit: security@atlassian.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Atlassian Crowd | <4.0.4 | |
| Atlassian Crowd | >=4.1.0<4.1.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2020-36240.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is 'The ResourceDownloadRewriteRule class in Crowd before version 4.0.4 and from version 4.1.0 before 4.1.2 allowed unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files within WEB-INF and META-INF directories via an incorrect path access check.'
What is the description of this vulnerability?
The description of this vulnerability is that the ResourceDownloadRewriteRule class in Crowd versions before 4.0.4 and from version 4.1.0 before 4.1.2 allowed unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files within WEB-INF and META-INF directories via an incorrect path access check.
What software is affected by this vulnerability?
The Atlassian Crowd software versions before 4.0.4 and from version 4.1.0 before 4.1.2 are affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-36240?
The severity of CVE-2020-36240 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.
Is there any reference available for this vulnerability?
Yes, you can find more information about this vulnerability at the following link: [CVE-2020-36240](https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CWD-5685).
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update Atlassian Crowd to version 4.0.4 or 4.1.2.
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