CVE-2020-15070
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.21%
Last modified
CVE-2020-15070 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Zulip Server 2.x before 2.1.7 allows eval injection if a privileged attacker were able to write directly to the postgres database, and chose to write a crafted custom profile field value.. EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Zulip Server 2.x before 2.1.7 allows eval injection if a privileged attacker were able to write directly to the postgres database, and chose to write a crafted custom profile field value.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Zulip | Zulip Server | < 2.1.7 |
References
- https://blog.zulip.com/2020/06/26/zulip-server-2-1-7-security-release/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://blog.zulip.com/2020/06/26/zulip-server-2-1-7-security-release/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-15070?
Zulip Server 2.x before 2.1.7 allows eval injection if a privileged attacker were able to write directly to the postgres database, and chose to write a crafted custom profile field value.
How severe is CVE-2020-15070?
CVE-2020-15070 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15070?
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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