CVE-2020-36309

Published Apr 6, 2021
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
debian/libnginx-mod-http-lua
1:0.10.23-11:0.10.27-3
debian/nginx<=1.18.0-6.1+deb11u3
1.22.1-91.26.0-3
OpenResty lua-nginx-module<0.10.16

Event History

Apr 6, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:32 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:51 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:48 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-36309.

2

What is the affected software?

The affected software is OpenResty with nginx versions 1.14.0-0ubuntu1.10, 1.18.0-0ubuntu1.3, and 1.10.3-0ubuntu0.16.04.5+.

3

What is the fix/remedy for this vulnerability?

The fix/remedy for this vulnerability is to update OpenResty/nginx to versions 1.14.0-0ubuntu1.10, 1.18.0-0ubuntu1.3, or 1.10.3-0ubuntu0.16.04.5+ depending on the affected software version.

4

Can unsafe characters be used in the URI or request/response headers?

Yes, unsafe characters can be used in the URI, request, or response headers when using the ngx_http_lua_module API.

5

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

You can find more information about this vulnerability at the MITRE CVE website (https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2020-36309), the OpenResty lua-nginx-module GitHub pull request (https://github.com/openresty/lua-nginx-module/pull/1654), and the Ubuntu security notices (https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5371-1).

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