What is CVE-2020-36627?

CVE-2020-36627 is a medium-severity open redirect vulnerability in github.com/go-macaron/i18n (go), affecting versions < 0.5.0. It is fixed in 0.5.0. Untrusted input controls a URL used for redirection, which can forward users to attacker-controlled sites.

How severe is CVE-2020-36627?

CVE-2020-36627 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (Medium). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Which versions of github.com/go-macaron/i18n are affected by CVE-2020-36627?

github.com/go-macaron/i18n (go) versions < 0.5.0 is affected.

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-36627?

Yes. CVE-2020-36627 is fixed in 0.5.0. Upgrade to this version or later.

Is CVE-2020-36627 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2020-36627 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

What actually determines whether CVE-2020-36627 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

CVE-2020-36627 in github.com/go-macaron/i18n

Q: How severe is CVE-2020-36627?

CVE-2020-36627 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (Medium). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Q: Which versions of github.com/go-macaron/i18n are affected by CVE-2020-36627?

github.com/go-macaron/i18n (go) versions < 0.5.0 is affected.

Q: Is there a fix for CVE-2020-36627?

Yes. CVE-2020-36627 is fixed in 0.5.0. Upgrade to this version or later.

Q: Is CVE-2020-36627 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2020-36627 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

Q: What actually determines whether CVE-2020-36627 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-36627?

Upgrade github.com/go-macaron/i18n to 0.5.0 or later.

Summary

Macaron i18n Open Redirect vulnerability

A vulnerability was found in Macaron i18n. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file i18n.go. The manipulation leads to open redirect. The attack can be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 0.5.0 can address this issue. The name of the patch is 329b0c4844cc16a5a253c011b55180598e707735. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-216745 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Impact

Untrusted input controls a URL used for redirection, which can forward users to attacker-controlled sites. Typical impact: phishing and credential harvesting via a trusted domain.

CVE-2020-36627 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (Medium). The vector is network-reachable, no privileges required, and user interaction required. A CVSS score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether this affects your application depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable in your environment. A fixed version is available (0.5.0); upgrading removes the vulnerable code path.

Affected versions

github.com/go-macaron/i18n (< 0.5.0)

Security releases

github.com/go-macaron/i18n → 0.5.0 (go)

Kodem intelligence

Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.

Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter. Kodem's runtime-powered SCA identifies whether this CVE is reachable in your applications.

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Remediation advice

Upgrade github.com/go-macaron/i18n to 0.5.0 or later to resolve this vulnerability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36627? CVE-2020-36627 is a medium-severity open redirect vulnerability in github.com/go-macaron/i18n (go), affecting versions < 0.5.0. It is fixed in 0.5.0. Untrusted input controls a URL used for redirection, which can forward users to attacker-controlled sites.
How severe is CVE-2020-36627? CVE-2020-36627 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (Medium). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.
Which versions of github.com/go-macaron/i18n are affected by CVE-2020-36627? github.com/go-macaron/i18n (go) versions < 0.5.0 is affected.
Is there a fix for CVE-2020-36627? Yes. CVE-2020-36627 is fixed in 0.5.0. Upgrade to this version or later.
Is CVE-2020-36627 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2020-36627 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
What actually determines whether CVE-2020-36627 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36627? Upgrade github.com/go-macaron/i18n to 0.5.0 or later.