How severe is CVE-2020-1927?

CVE-2020-1927 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-2020-1927 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 57% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-1927?

CVE-2020-1927 primarily affects Apache Http Server. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1927?

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

When was CVE-2020-1927 published?

CVE-2020-1927 was published on 2020-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-1927

CVE-2020-1927 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Http Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 57% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-601.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 57% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-601
Affected product: Apache Http Server
Published: 2020-04-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Apache HTTP Server 2.4.0 to 2.4.41, redirects configured with mod_rewrite that were intended to be self-referential might be fooled by encoded newlines and redirect instead to an an unexpected URL within the request URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-1927?: In Apache HTTP Server 2.4.0 to 2.4.41, redirects configured with mod_rewrite that were intended to be self-referential might be fooled by encoded newlines and redirect instead to an an unexpected URL within the request URL.
How severe is CVE-2020-1927?: CVE-2020-1927 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-2020-1927 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 57% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-1927?: CVE-2020-1927 primarily affects Apache Http Server. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1927?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-1927 published?: CVE-2020-1927 was published on 2020-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (24)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:20.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_unified_manager_core_package:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:brocade_fabric_operating_system:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_element_manager:8.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_element_manager:8.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_element_manager:8.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_session_report_manager:8.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_session_report_manager:8.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_session_report_manager:8.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_session_route_manager:8.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_session_route_manager:8.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_session_route_manager:8.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:enterprise_manager_ops_center:12.4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:instantis_enterprisetrack:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:sd-wan_aware:8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:zfs_storage_appliance_kit:8.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

50.255.62.89 (ipv4-addr)
147.15.15.226 (ipv4-addr)
45.84.120.3 (ipv4-addr)
61.76.112.4 (ipv4-addr)
60.199.224.2 (ipv4-addr)
46.253.45.10 (ipv4-addr)
45.232.73.84 (ipv4-addr)
45.120.115.150 (ipv4-addr)