CVE-2020-36629
CVE-2020-36629 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Httpster Project Httpster with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Httpster Project Httpster
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SimbCo httpster. This vulnerability affects the function fs.realpathSync of the file src/server.coffee. The manipulation leads to path traversal. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The name of the patch is d3055b3e30b40b65d30c5a06d6e053dffa7f35d0. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-216748.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-36629?
- A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SimbCo httpster. This vulnerability affects the function fs.realpathSync of the file src/server.coffee. The manipulation leads to path traversal. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The name of the patch is d3055b3e30b40b65d30c5a06d6e053dffa7f35d0. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-216748.
- How severe is CVE-2020-36629?
- CVE-2020-36629 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2020-36629 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-36629?
- CVE-2020-36629 affects Httpster Project Httpster. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-36629?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-36629 published?
- CVE-2020-36629 was published on 2022-12-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/SimbCo/httpster/commit/d3055b3e30b40b65d30c5a06d6e053dffa7f35d0
- https://github.com/SimbCo/httpster/pull/36
- https://vuldb.com/?id.216748
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:httpster_project:httpster:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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