CVE-2020-19678

Name: CVE-2020-19678
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-06T18:15:08.21+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-19678 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Directory Traversal vulnerability found in Pfsense v.2.1.3 and Pfsense Suricata v.1.4.6 pkg v.1.0.1 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the file parameter to suricata/suricata_logs_browser.php.. EPSS estimates a 3.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory Traversal vulnerability found in Pfsense v.2.1.3 and Pfsense Suricata v.1.4.6 pkg v.1.0.1 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the file parameter to suricata/suricata_logs_browser.php.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.47%

87.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oisf	Suricata	1.4.6
Pfsense	Pfsense	2.1.3
Pfsense	Suricata Package	1.0.1

References

http://www.2ngon.com/2015/01/lfi-vulnerability-suricata-146-pkg-v101.htmlBroken Link
https://github.com/pfsense/pfsense-packages/commit/59ed3438729fd56452f58a0f79f0c288db982ac3Patch
https://pastebin.com/8dj59053Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.2ngon.com/2015/01/lfi-vulnerability-suricata-146-pkg-v101.htmlBroken Link
https://github.com/pfsense/pfsense-packages/commit/59ed3438729fd56452f58a0f79f0c288db982ac3Patch
https://pastebin.com/8dj59053Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 6, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-19678?

How severe is CVE-2020-19678?

CVE-2020-19678 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-19678?

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