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CVE-2020-11977

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 2.83%

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CVE-2020-11977 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. In Apache Syncope 2.1.X releases prior to 2.1.7, when the Flowable extension is enabled, an administrator with workflow entitlements can use Shell Service Tasks to perform malicious operations, including but not limited to file read, file write, and code execution.. EPSS estimates a 2.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Apache Syncope 2.1.X releases prior to 2.1.7, when the Flowable extension is enabled, an administrator with workflow entitlements can use Shell Service Tasks to perform malicious operations, including but not limited to file read, file write, and code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
2.83%

84.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ApacheSyncope>= 2.1.0, < 2.1.7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-11977?
In Apache Syncope 2.1.X releases prior to 2.1.7, when the Flowable extension is enabled, an administrator with workflow entitlements can use Shell Service Tasks to perform malicious operations, including but not limited to file read, file write, and code execution.
How severe is CVE-2020-11977?
CVE-2020-11977 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11977?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST