Description
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| avalanche123 | Cassandra Web | 0.5.0 | — |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Metasploit 1 module
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Cassandra Web File Read Vulnerability
auxiliary/scanner/http/cassandra_web_file_read
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RubyGems | cassandra-web | <= 0.5.0 | — | GHSA-8mfv-xhp5-48q9 |
References
- ExploitDB-49362 exploit
- Cassandra Web GitHub Repository product
- Cassandra Web RubyGems Package product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Cassandra Web 0.5.0 - Remote File Read third-party-advisory