CVE-2018-12542
Critical
Description
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.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductEclipse Vert.x
PublishedOct 10, 2018
First seenOct 10, 2018
How to fix
Update
- io.vertx:vertx-web3.5.4 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| eclipse vert.x | 3.0.0 ≤ v ≤ 3.5.3 | — |
| io.vertx:vertx-webMaven | 3.0.0 ≤ v < 3.5.4 | 3.5.4 |
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