CVE-2018-20090
CVE-2018-20090 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cloudera Data Science Workbench with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-276.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.3)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-276
- Affected product: Cloudera Data Science Workbench
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- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in Cloudera Data Science Workbench (CDSW) 1.4.0 through 1.4.2. Authenticated users can bypass project permission checks and gain read-write access to any project folder.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-20090?
- An issue was discovered in Cloudera Data Science Workbench (CDSW) 1.4.0 through 1.4.2. Authenticated users can bypass project permission checks and gain read-write access to any project folder.
- How severe is CVE-2018-20090?
- CVE-2018-20090 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2018-20090 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-20090?
- CVE-2018-20090 affects Cloudera Data Science Workbench. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-20090?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-20090 published?
- CVE-2018-20090 was published on 2019-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cloudera:data_science_workbench:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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