CVE-2020-36567
CVE-2020-36567 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gin-gonic Gin with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-116.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-116
- Affected product: Gin-gonic Gin
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unsanitized input in the default logger in github.com/gin-gonic/gin before v1.6.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary log lines.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-36567?
- Unsanitized input in the default logger in github.com/gin-gonic/gin before v1.6.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary log lines.
- How severe is CVE-2020-36567?
- CVE-2020-36567 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-36567 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-36567?
- CVE-2020-36567 affects Gin-gonic Gin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-36567?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-36567 published?
- CVE-2020-36567 was published on 2022-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/gin-gonic/gin/commit/a71af9c144f9579f6dbe945341c1df37aaf09c0d
- https://github.com/gin-gonic/gin/pull/2237
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2020-0001
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gin-gonic:gin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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