CVE-2020-15170

Name: CVE-2020-15170
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-10T19:15:13.583+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 1.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-15170 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. apollo-adminservice before version 1.7.1 does not implement access controls. If users expose apollo-adminservice to internet(which is not recommended), there are potential security issues since apollo-adminservice is designed to work in intranet and it doesn't have access control built-in. EPSS estimates a 1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

apollo-adminservice before version 1.7.1 does not implement access controls. If users expose apollo-adminservice to internet(which is not recommended), there are potential security issues since apollo-adminservice is designed to work in intranet and it doesn't have access control built-in. Malicious hackers may access apollo-adminservice apis directly to access/edit the application's configurations. To fix the potential issue without upgrading, simply follow the advice that do not expose apollo-adminservice to internet.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.31%

67.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ctrip	Apollo	< 1.7.1

References

https://github.com/ctripcorp/apollo/pull/3233/commits/ae9ba6cfd32ed80469f162e5e3583e2477862ddfPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ctripcorp/apollo/security/advisories/GHSA-xpmx-h7xq-xffhThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/ctripcorp/apollo/pull/3233/commits/ae9ba6cfd32ed80469f162e5e3583e2477862ddfPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ctripcorp/apollo/security/advisories/GHSA-xpmx-h7xq-xffhThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 10, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15170?

How severe is CVE-2020-15170?

CVE-2020-15170 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15170?

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-2020-15170?

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Source: NVD / NIST