CVE-2022-38179: Medium severity ktor vulnerability

Published Aug 12, 2022
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Updated

JetBrains Ktor before 2.1.0 was vulnerable to the Reflect File Download attack

Affected Software

1 affected component
JetBrains Ktor<2.1.0

Event History

Aug 12, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2022-38179.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-38179?

The severity rating of CVE-2022-38179 is medium.

3

What is the CWE ID for this vulnerability?

The CWE ID for this vulnerability is 697 and 184.

4

How does the Reflect File Download attack affect JetBrains Ktor before version 2.1.0?

The Reflect File Download attack affects JetBrains Ktor before version 2.1.0 by allowing an attacker to trick a user into downloading an arbitrary file from the server.

5

How can I fix the Reflect File Download vulnerability in JetBrains Ktor before version 2.1.0?

To fix the Reflect File Download vulnerability in JetBrains Ktor, you should update to version 2.1.0 or later.

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