CVE-2020-24571

Name: CVE-2020-24571
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-21T04:15:10.693+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 17.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24571 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. NexusQA NexusDB before 4.50.23 allows the reading of files via ../ directory traversal.. EPSS estimates a 17.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NexusQA NexusDB before 4.50.23 allows the reading of files via ../ directory traversal.

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

17.96%

96.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nexusdb	Nexusdb	< 4.50.23

References

https://www.nexusdb.com/mantis/bug_view_advanced_page.php?bug_id=2371Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://www.nexusdb.com/mantis/bug_view_advanced_page.php?bug_id=2371Exploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 21, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24571?

NexusQA NexusDB before 4.50.23 allows the reading of files via ../ directory traversal.

How severe is CVE-2020-24571?

CVE-2020-24571 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 17.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24571?

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-2020-24571?

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Source: NVD / NIST