CVE-2020-36939

HIGH
2026-01-27 [email protected]
7.5
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 vuln.today
PoC Detected
Jan 29, 2026 - 16:31 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Jan 27, 2026 - 16:16 nvd
HIGH 7.5

Description

Cassandra Web 0.5.0 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by manipulating path traversal parameters. Attackers can exploit the disabled Rack::Protection module to read sensitive system files like /etc/passwd and retrieve Apache Cassandra database credentials.

Analysis

Cassandra Web 0.5.0 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by manipulating path traversal parameters. [CVSS 7.5 HIGH]

Technical Context

Classified as CWE-22 (Path Traversal). Cassandra Web 0.5.0 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by manipulating path traversal parameters. Attackers can exploit the disabled Rack::Protection module to read sensitive system files like /etc/passwd and retrieve Apache Cassandra database credentials.

Affected Products

Cassandra Web 0.5.0 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by manipulating path tr

Remediation

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Validate and sanitize file path inputs. Use allowlists. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

Priority Score

58
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.7
CVSS: +38
POC: +20

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CVE-2020-36939 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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