CVE-2020-16971

Name: CVE-2020-16971
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-10T00:15:13.667+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.4/10EPSS 3.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16971 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Azure SDK for Java Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 3.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Azure SDK for Java Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.59%

88.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Azure Sdk For Java	All versions

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16971?

Azure SDK for Java Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2020-16971?

CVE-2020-16971 has a CVSS score of 7.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16971?

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-2020-16971?

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Source: NVD / NIST