How severe is CVE-2020-13953?

CVE-2020-13953 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-13953 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-13953?

CVE-2020-13953 affects Apache Tapestry. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13953?

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

When was CVE-2020-13953 published?

CVE-2020-13953 was published on 2020-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-13953

CVE-2020-13953 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Tapestry with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-552.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-552
Affected product: Apache Tapestry
Published: 2020-09-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Apache Tapestry from 5.4.0 to 5.5.0, crafting specific URLs, an attacker can download files inside the WEB-INF folder of the WAR being run.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-13953?: In Apache Tapestry from 5.4.0 to 5.5.0, crafting specific URLs, an attacker can download files inside the WEB-INF folder of the WAR being run.
How severe is CVE-2020-13953?: CVE-2020-13953 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-13953 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-13953?: CVE-2020-13953 affects Apache Tapestry. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13953?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-13953 published?: CVE-2020-13953 was published on 2020-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tapestry:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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