High 7.5Published Jan 27, 2026

CVE-2020-36939Cassandra Web 0.5.0 - Remote File Read

Updated under an hour ago (2026-10-19 09:20 UTC)

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Exploited in the last 30 days

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.

CVSS: 7.5 HIGH (v3.1, CNA)CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness (CWE): CWE-22
Known exploited: Not in CISA's KEV catalog
EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days): Not loaded for this CVE
Assigned by: VulnCheck
NVD analysis: Deferred
Record last updated: Oct 8, 2026
First seen by InfoSec Signals: Oct 9, 2026

Affected products

Affected products

avalanche123 Cassandra Web avalanche123:cassandra_web (from the name)	0.5.0	CNA record

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49362exploit
https://github.com/avalanche123/cassandra-webproduct
https://rubygems.org/gems/cassandra-web/versions/0.5.0product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/cassandra-web-remote-file-readthird-party-advisory

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