What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-15693?

CVE-2020-15693 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-15693?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-15693. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 2.0%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-15693?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2020-15693. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Nim CVE-2020-15693

MEDIUM

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') (CWE-74)

2020-08-14 cve@mitre.org

Code Injection Nim

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 14, 2020 - 19:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionNVD

In Nim 1.2.4, the standard library httpClient is vulnerable to a CR-LF injection in the target URL. An injection is possible if the attacker controls any part of the URL provided in a call (such as httpClient.get or httpClient.post), the User-Agent header value, or custom HTTP header names or values.

AnalysisAI

In Nim 1.2.4, the standard library httpClient is vulnerable to a CR-LF injection in the target URL. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-74. In Nim 1.2.4, the standard library httpClient is vulnerable to a CR-LF injection in the target URL. An injection is possible if the attacker controls any part of the URL provided in a call (such as httpClient.get or httpClient.post), the User-Agent header value, or custom HTTP header names or values. Affected products include: Nim-Lang Nim.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.