CVE-2020-11977

Description

In Apache Syncope 2.1.X releases prior to 2.1.7, when the Flowable extension is enabled, an administrator with workflow entitlements can use Shell Service Tasks to perform malicious operations, including but not limited to file read, file write, and code execution.

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.59%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: n/a Apache Syncope
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-11977?
CVE-2020-11977 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-11977?
To fix CVE-2020-11977, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-11977 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-11977 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-11977?
CVE-2020-11977 affects n/a Apache Syncope.
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