CVE-2020-13692

CVE-2020-13692 is a high-severity vulnerability in Postgresql Postgresql Jdbc Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-611.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
• CVSS v2: 6.8
• EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-611
• Affected product: Postgresql Postgresql Jdbc Driver
• Published: 2020-06-04
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PostgreSQL JDBC Driver (aka PgJDBC) before 42.2.13 allows XXE.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-13692?

PostgreSQL JDBC Driver (aka PgJDBC) before 42.2.13 allows XXE.

How severe is CVE-2020-13692?

CVE-2020-13692 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-13692 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-13692?

CVE-2020-13692 primarily affects Postgresql Postgresql Jdbc Driver. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13692?

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-2020-13692 published?

CVE-2020-13692 was published on 2020-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• https://github.com/pgjdbc/pgjdbc/commit/14b62aca4764d496813f55a43d050b017e01eb65
• https://jdbc.postgresql.org/documentation/changelog.html#version_42.2.13
• https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r00bcc6b2da972e0d6332a4ebc7807e17305d8b8e7fb2ae63d2a3cbfb%40%3Ccommits.camel.apache.org%3E
• https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r01ae1b3d981cf2e563e9b5b0a6ea54fb3cac8e9a0512ee5269e3420e%40%3Ccommits.camel.apache.org%3E
• https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r0478a1aa9ae0dbd79d8f7b38d0d93fa933ac232e2b430b6f31a103c0%40%3Ccommits.camel.apache.org%3E
• https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r1aae77706aab7d89b4fe19be468fc3c73e9cc84ff79cc2c3bd07c05a%40%3Ccommits.camel.apache.org%3E
• https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r4bdea189c9991aae7a929d28f575ec46e49ed3d68fa5235825f38a4f%40%3Cnotifications.netbeans.apache.org%3E
• https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r631f967db6260d6178740a3314a35d9421facd8212e62320275fa78e%40%3Ccommits.camel.apache.org%3E
• https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r7f6d019839df17646ffd0046a99146cacf40492a6c92078f65fd32e0%40%3Ccommits.camel.apache.org%3E
• https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rb89f92aba44f524d5c270e0c44ca7aec4704691c37fe106cf73ec977%40%3Cnotifications.netbeans.apache.org%3E
• https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rfe363bf3a46d440ad57fd05c0e313025c7218364bbdc5fd8622ea7ae%40%3Ccommits.camel.apache.org%3E
• https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DCCAPM6FSNOC272DLSNQ6YHXS3OMHGJC/
• https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200619-0005/
• https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5196

Affected products (6)

• cpe:2.3:a:postgresql:postgresql_jdbc_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:quarkus:quarkus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:netapp:steelstore_cloud_integrated_storage:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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