How severe is CVE-2020-13932?

CVE-2020-13932 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-13932 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-13932?

CVE-2020-13932 affects Apache Artemis. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13932?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-13932 published?

CVE-2020-13932 was published on 2020-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-13932

CVE-2020-13932 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Artemis with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Apache Artemis
Published: 2020-07-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Apache ActiveMQ Artemis 2.5.0 to 2.13.0, a specially crafted MQTT packet which has an XSS payload as client-id or topic name can exploit this vulnerability. The XSS payload is being injected into the admin console's browser. The XSS payload is triggered in the diagram plugin; queue node and the info section.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-13932?: In Apache ActiveMQ Artemis 2.5.0 to 2.13.0, a specially crafted MQTT packet which has an XSS payload as client-id or topic name can exploit this vulnerability. The XSS payload is being injected into the admin console's browser. The XSS payload is triggered in the diagram plugin; queue node and the info section.
How severe is CVE-2020-13932?: CVE-2020-13932 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-13932 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-13932?: CVE-2020-13932 affects Apache Artemis. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13932?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-13932 published?: CVE-2020-13932 was published on 2020-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:artemis:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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