How severe is CVE-2020-23038?

CVE-2020-23038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-23038 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-23038?

CVE-2020-23038 primarily affects Kumilabs Swift File Transfer. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-23038?

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-2020-23038 published?

CVE-2020-23038 was published on 2021-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-23038

CVE-2020-23038 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kumilabs Swift File Transfer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Kumilabs Swift File Transfer
Published: 2021-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Swift File Transfer Mobile v1.1.2 and below was discovered to contain an information disclosure vulnerability in the path parameter. This vulnerability is exploited via an error caused by including non-existent path environment variables.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-23038?: Swift File Transfer Mobile v1.1.2 and below was discovered to contain an information disclosure vulnerability in the path parameter. This vulnerability is exploited via an error caused by including non-existent path environment variables.
How severe is CVE-2020-23038?: CVE-2020-23038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-23038 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-23038?: CVE-2020-23038 primarily affects Kumilabs Swift File Transfer. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23038?: 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-2020-23038 published?: CVE-2020-23038 was published on 2021-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=2205

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:kumilabs:swift_file_transfer:*:*:*:*:*:blackberry:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kumilabs:swift_file_transfer:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kumilabs:swift_file_transfer:*:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*

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