CVE-2020-1790

Name: CVE-2020-1790
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-18T03:15:10.997+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-1790 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. GaussDB 200 with version of 6.5.1 have a command injection vulnerability. The software constructs part of a command using external input from users, but the software does not sufficiently validate the user input. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GaussDB 200 with version of 6.5.1 have a command injection vulnerability. The software constructs part of a command using external input from users, but the software does not sufficiently validate the user input. Successful exploit could allow the attacker to inject certain commands.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.09%

61.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Gaussdb 200	6.5.1

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200122-01-gauss-enVendor Advisory
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200122-01-gauss-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 18, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1790?

How severe is CVE-2020-1790?

CVE-2020-1790 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1790?

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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Source: NVD / NIST