PT-2026-4921 · Apache · Cassandra Web+1

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CVE-2020-36939

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Published

2020-12-28

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Updated

2026-01-27

CVSS v2.0

7.8

High

VectorAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Cassandra Web version 0.5.0
Description The software contains a directory traversal issue 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, such as /etc/passwd, and retrieve Apache Cassandra database credentials.
Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

Path traversal

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Weakness Enumeration

Related Identifiers

BDU:2026-01134
CVE-2020-36939
GHSA-8MFV-XHP5-48Q9

Affected Products

Apache Cassandra
Cassandra Web