How severe is CVE-2020-1934?

CVE-2020-1934 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-2020-1934 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 52% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-1934?

CVE-2020-1934 primarily affects Apache Http Server. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1934?

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

When was CVE-2020-1934 published?

CVE-2020-1934 was published on 2020-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-1934

CVE-2020-1934 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Http Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 52% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-908.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 52% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-908
Affected product: Apache Http Server
Published: 2020-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Apache HTTP Server 2.4.0 to 2.4.41, mod_proxy_ftp may use uninitialized memory when proxying to a malicious FTP server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-1934?: In Apache HTTP Server 2.4.0 to 2.4.41, mod_proxy_ftp may use uninitialized memory when proxying to a malicious FTP server.
How severe is CVE-2020-1934?: CVE-2020-1934 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-2020-1934 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 52% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-1934?: CVE-2020-1934 primarily affects Apache Http Server. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1934?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-1934 published?: CVE-2020-1934 was published on 2020-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (21)

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: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: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)