CVE-2020-23490

CVE-2020-23490 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wwbn Avideo 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.

Key facts

Description

There was a local file disclosure vulnerability in AVideo < 8.9 via the proxy streaming. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this issue to read an arbitrary file on the server. Which could leak database credentials or other sensitive information such as /etc/passwd file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-23490?
There was a local file disclosure vulnerability in AVideo < 8.9 via the proxy streaming. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this issue to read an arbitrary file on the server. Which could leak database credentials or other sensitive information such as /etc/passwd file.
How severe is CVE-2020-23490?
CVE-2020-23490 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-2020-23490 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-2020-23490?
CVE-2020-23490 affects Wwbn Avideo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23490?
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-2020-23490 published?
CVE-2020-23490 was published on 2020-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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