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CVE-2020-36939

Cassandra Web 0.5.0 - Remote File Read

Published: Jan 27, 2026Updated: Jan 29, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD BDU
NVD MITRE
7.5CVSS
HIGH

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.

EPSS Score
58.9%
Top 1.7%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
2 Known
Remediation
Patch Available

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:NUI:NS:UC:HI:NA:N
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:NIntegrity
None
A:NAvailability
None

Weaknesses

CWE-22

Affected Products

Cassandra Web
avalanche123
Cassandra Web
Сообщество свободного программного обеспечения

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Exploitability

2 exploit sources identified

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Official Patch Available

MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
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References

https://github.com/avalanche123/cassandra-web
github.com
https://rubygems.org/gems/cassandra-web/versions/0.5.0
rubygems.org
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49362
exploit-db.com
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Timeline

Published
Jan 27, 2026
Last Updated
Jan 29, 2026
News mentions
1

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