QID 981073

QID 981073: Java (maven) Security Update for io.vertx:vertx-web (GHSA-h39x-m55c-v55h)

In version from 3.0.0 to 3.5.3 of Eclipse Vert.x, the StaticHandler uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize '\' (forward slashes) sequences that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory when running on Windows Operating Systems.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-h39x-m55c-v55h for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-h39x-m55c-v55h - github.com/advisories/GHSA-h39x-m55c-v55h

CVEs related to QID 981073

CVE-2018-12542 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-h39x-m55c-v55h	io.vertx:vertx-web		github.com/advisories/GHSA-h39x-m55c-v55h

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