CVE-2020-5246

Name: CVE-2020-5246
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-14T21:15:10.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5246 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Traccar GPS Tracking System before version 4.9 has a LDAP injection vulnerability. It occurs when user input is being used in LDAP search filter. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Traccar GPS Tracking System before version 4.9 has a LDAP injection vulnerability. It occurs when user input is being used in LDAP search filter. By providing specially crafted input, an attacker can modify the logic of the LDAP query and get admin privileges. The issue only impacts instances with LDAP configuration and where users can craft their own names. This has been patched in version 4.9.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Traccar	Traccar	< 4.9

References

https://github.com/traccar/traccar/commit/e4f6e74e57ab743b65d49ae00f6624a20ca0291ePatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/traccar/traccar/security/advisories/GHSA-v955-7g22-2p49Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/traccar/traccar/commit/e4f6e74e57ab743b65d49ae00f6624a20ca0291ePatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/traccar/traccar/security/advisories/GHSA-v955-7g22-2p49Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 14, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5246?

How severe is CVE-2020-5246?

CVE-2020-5246 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5246?

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