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HIGH

CVE-2020-15694

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.1 %

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

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.

Technical details

Published
2020-08-14

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-15694?

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.

Is CVE-2020-15694 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-15694 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 1.1%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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

CVE-2020-15694 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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