CVE-2020-7763 : Security Advisory and Response

This CVE involves an arbitrary file read vulnerability in the package phantom-html-to-pdf before version 0.6.1.

Understanding CVE-2020-7763

This CVE identifies a security issue in the phantom-html-to-pdf package that allows unauthorized users to read arbitrary files.

What is CVE-2020-7763?

CVE-2020-7763 is an arbitrary file read vulnerability in phantom-html-to-pdf before version 0.6.1, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information.

The Impact of CVE-2020-7763

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 7.5 (High severity) and affects confidentiality by allowing unauthorized file access.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-7763

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to read arbitrary files in the affected package.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: phantom-html-to-pdf
Vendor: Not applicable
Versions affected: Before 0.6.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Proof of Concept

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-7763 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the phantom-html-to-pdf package to version 0.6.1 or higher.
Monitor for any unauthorized file access attempts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly audit file access permissions.
Implement network segmentation to limit exposure.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates for the phantom-html-to-pdf package.