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CVE-2020-36939

HIGH

7.5

Description

Cassandra Web 0.5.0 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by manipulating path traversal parameters. Attackers can exploit the disabled Rack::Protection module to read sensitive system files like /etc/passwd and retrieve Apache Cassandra database credentials.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score7.5

SeverityHIGH

CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack VectorNETWORK

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredNONE

User InteractionNONE

Published1/27/2026

Last Modified1/29/2026

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://github.com/avalanche123/cassandra-web(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://rubygems.org/gems/cassandra-web/versions/0.5.0(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49362(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/cassandra-web-remote-file-read(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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