What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-15694?

CVE-2020-15694 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-15694?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-15694. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 2.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-15694?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2020-15694. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Nim CVE-2020-15694

HIGH

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2020-08-14 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Nim

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 14, 2020 - 19:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionNVD

In Nim 1.2.4, the standard library httpClient fails to properly validate the server response. For example, httpClient.get().contentLength() does not raise any error if a malicious server provides a negative Content-Length.

AnalysisAI

In Nim 1.2.4, the standard library httpClient fails to properly validate the server response. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. In Nim 1.2.4, the standard library httpClient fails to properly validate the server response. For example, httpClient.get().contentLength() does not raise any error if a malicious server provides a negative Content-Length. 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.