CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-5519: Input Validation

First published: Mon Jan 06 2020(Updated: )

The WebAdmin Console in OpenLiteSpeed before v1.6.5 does not strictly check request URLs, as demonstrated by the "Server Configuration > External App" screen.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Litespeedtech Openlitespeed<1.6.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-5519?

    CVE-2020-5519 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive server configuration details.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-5519?

    To fix CVE-2020-5519, upgrade OpenLiteSpeed to version 1.6.5 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2020-5519?

    CVE-2020-5519 affects OpenLiteSpeed versions prior to 1.6.5.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2020-5519?

    CVE-2020-5519 is a web application vulnerability that improperly checks request URLs.

  • Is CVE-2020-5519 easy to exploit?

    CVE-2020-5519 could be exploited by attackers with a moderate skill level due to its weakness in request validation.

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