How severe is CVE-2020-13449?

CVE-2020-13449 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-13449 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-13449?

CVE-2020-13449 affects Thecodingmachine Gotenberg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13449?

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-2020-13449 published?

CVE-2020-13449 was published on 2021-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-13449

CVE-2020-13449 is a high-severity vulnerability in Thecodingmachine Gotenberg with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Thecodingmachine Gotenberg
Published: 2021-01-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A directory traversal vulnerability in the Markdown engine of Gotenberg through 6.2.1 allows an attacker to read any container files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-13449?: A directory traversal vulnerability in the Markdown engine of Gotenberg through 6.2.1 allows an attacker to read any container files.
How severe is CVE-2020-13449?: CVE-2020-13449 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-13449 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-13449?: CVE-2020-13449 affects Thecodingmachine Gotenberg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13449?: 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-2020-13449 published?: CVE-2020-13449 was published on 2021-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:thecodingmachine:gotenberg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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