CVE-2020-1853

Name: CVE-2020-1853
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-17T21:15:13.053+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-1853 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. GaussDB 200 with version of 6.5.1 have a path traversal vulnerability. Due to insufficient input path validation, an authenticated attacker can traverse directories and download files to a specific directory. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GaussDB 200 with version of 6.5.1 have a path traversal vulnerability. Due to insufficient input path validation, an authenticated attacker can traverse directories and download files to a specific directory. Successful exploit may cause information leakage.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Gaussdb 200	6.5.1

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200120-01-path-enVendor Advisory
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200120-01-path-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1853?

How severe is CVE-2020-1853?

CVE-2020-1853 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1853?

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