CVE-2020-13945
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 72.98%
Last modified
CVE-2020-13945 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Apache APISIX, the user enabled the Admin API and deleted the Admin API access IP restriction rules. Eventually, the default token is allowed to access APISIX management data. EPSS estimates a 72.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Apache APISIX, the user enabled the Admin API and deleted the Admin API access IP restriction rules. Eventually, the default token is allowed to access APISIX management data. This affects versions 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Apisix | >= 1.2, <= 1.5 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166228/Apache-APISIX-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r792feb29964067a4108f53e8579a1e9bd1c8b5b9bc95618c814faf2f%40%3Cdev.apisix.apache.org%3EMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166228/Apache-APISIX-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r792feb29964067a4108f53e8579a1e9bd1c8b5b9bc95618c814faf2f%40%3Cdev.apisix.apache.org%3EMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-13945?
In Apache APISIX, the user enabled the Admin API and deleted the Admin API access IP restriction rules. Eventually, the default token is allowed to access APISIX management data. This affects versions 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5.
How severe is CVE-2020-13945?
CVE-2020-13945 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 72.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13945?
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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