How severe is CVE-2020-13945?

CVE-2020-13945 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-13945 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 73% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-13945?

CVE-2020-13945 affects Apache Apisix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13945?

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

When was CVE-2020-13945 published?

CVE-2020-13945 was published on 2020-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-13945

CVE-2020-13945 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Apisix with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 73% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 73% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apache Apisix
Published: 2020-12-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Apache APISIX, the user enabled the Admin API and deleted the Admin API access IP restriction rules. Eventually, the default token is allowed to access APISIX management data. This affects versions 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-13945?: In Apache APISIX, the user enabled the Admin API and deleted the Admin API access IP restriction rules. Eventually, the default token is allowed to access APISIX management data. This affects versions 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5.
How severe is CVE-2020-13945?: CVE-2020-13945 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-13945 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 73% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-13945?: CVE-2020-13945 affects Apache Apisix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13945?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-13945 published?: CVE-2020-13945 was published on 2020-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:apisix:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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