Vulnerability in Squid-Cache Squid

CVE-2020-8449

An issue was discovered in Squid before 4.10. Due to incorrect input validation, it can interpret crafted HTTP requests in unexpected ways to access server resources prohibited by earlier security filters.

EPSS: 0.083 (94.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8449?
CVE-2020-8449 is a high-severity vulnerability in Squid-Cache Squid, classified under Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2020-02-04.
How severe is CVE-2020-8449?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-8449 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.