CVE-2020-15230
CVE-2020-15230 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vapor Project Vapor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5. 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 8.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Vapor Project Vapor
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Vapor is a web framework for Swift. In Vapor before version 4.29.4, Attackers can access data at arbitrary filesystem paths on the same host as an application. Only applications using FileMiddleware are affected. This is fixed in version 4.29.4.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-15230?
- Vapor is a web framework for Swift. In Vapor before version 4.29.4, Attackers can access data at arbitrary filesystem paths on the same host as an application. Only applications using FileMiddleware are affected. This is fixed in version 4.29.4.
- How severe is CVE-2020-15230?
- CVE-2020-15230 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-15230 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-15230?
- CVE-2020-15230 affects Vapor Project Vapor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-15230?
- 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-2020-15230 published?
- CVE-2020-15230 was published on 2020-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/vapor/vapor/commit/cf1651f7ff76515593f4d8ca6e6e15d2247fe255
- https://github.com/vapor/vapor/pull/2500
- https://github.com/vapor/vapor/security/advisories/GHSA-vcvg-xgr8-p5gq
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:vapor_project:vapor:*:*:*:*:*:swift:*:*
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