CVE-2020-13924: apache software foundation apache ambari Path Traversal
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighModified
Published 17-03-2021Last modified 13-02-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-13924 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Path Traversal vulnerability in apache software foundation apache ambari. EPSS estimates a 4.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 90.4% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
4.04%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 17-03-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 13-02-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In Apache Ambari versions 2.6.2.2 and earlier, malicious users can construct file names for directory traversal and traverse to other directories to download files.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
4.04%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
90%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 4.04% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score4.04%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (mail-archives.apache.org)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Apache1 product
- ambari≤ 2.6.2.2
Apache software foundation1 product
- apache ambari≥ Apache Ambari, ≤ 2.6.2.2
2 vendors · 2 products