CVE-2020-13146
CVE-2020-13146 is a high-severity vulnerability in Edx Open Edx Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-1236.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-1236
- Affected product: Edx Open Edx Platform
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Studio in Open edX Ironwood 2.5 allows CSV injection because an added cohort in Course>Instructor>Cohorts may contain a formula that is exported via the "Course>Data Downloads>Reports>Download profile info" feature.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-13146?
- Studio in Open edX Ironwood 2.5 allows CSV injection because an added cohort in Course>Instructor>Cohorts may contain a formula that is exported via the "Course>Data Downloads>Reports>Download profile info" feature.
- How severe is CVE-2020-13146?
- CVE-2020-13146 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-13146 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-13146?
- CVE-2020-13146 affects Edx Open Edx Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-13146?
- 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-2020-13146 published?
- CVE-2020-13146 was published on 2020-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:edx:open_edx_platform:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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