CVE-2020-17514
HIGHCVSS 7.4/10EPSS 3.40%
Last modified
CVE-2020-17514 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Apache Fineract prior to 1.5.0 disables HTTPS hostname verification in ProcessorHelper in the configureClient method. Under typical deployments, a man in the middle attack could be successful.. EPSS estimates a 3.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Apache Fineract prior to 1.5.0 disables HTTPS hostname verification in ProcessorHelper in the configureClient method. Under typical deployments, a man in the middle attack could be successful.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Fineract | < 1.5.0 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/05/27/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/FINERACT-1211Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/05/27/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/FINERACT-1211Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-17514?
Apache Fineract prior to 1.5.0 disables HTTPS hostname verification in ProcessorHelper in the configureClient method. Under typical deployments, a man in the middle attack could be successful.
How severe is CVE-2020-17514?
CVE-2020-17514 has a CVSS score of 7.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-17514?
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-2020-17514?
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