CVE-2020-24379 XML external entity in n/a
An attacker can exploit an XXE vulnerability in the Yaws web server's WebDAV implementation to read sensitive files or cause denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-24379?
CVE-2020-24379 is a critical vulnerability in Canonical Ubuntu Linux, published on 9 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
WebDAV implementation in Yaws web server versions 1.81 to 2.0.7 is vulnerable to XXE injection.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-24379?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux, Yaws Yaws.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24379?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2020-24379 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-24379 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Canonical Ubuntu Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2020-24379, GHSA-xq76-5h8q-6j3h, UBUNTU-CVE-2020-24379.