CVE-2020-13452

Name: CVE-2020-13452
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-07T22:15:11.033+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-13452 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Gotenberg through 6.2.1, insecure permissions for tini (writable by user gotenberg) potentially allow an attacker to overwrite the file, which can lead to denial of service or code execution.. EPSS estimates a 2.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Gotenberg through 6.2.1, insecure permissions for tini (writable by user gotenberg) potentially allow an attacker to overwrite the file, which can lead to denial of service or code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.75%

84.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Thecodingmachine	Gotenberg	<= 6.2.1

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160744/Gotenberg-6.2.0-Traversal-Code-Execution-Insecure-Permissions.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/thecodingmachine/gotenberg/issues/199Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160744/Gotenberg-6.2.0-Traversal-Code-Execution-Insecure-Permissions.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/thecodingmachine/gotenberg/issues/199Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 7, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-13452?

In Gotenberg through 6.2.1, insecure permissions for tini (writable by user gotenberg) potentially allow an attacker to overwrite the file, which can lead to denial of service or code execution.

How severe is CVE-2020-13452?

CVE-2020-13452 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13452?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-13452?

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Source: NVD / NIST