CVE-2020-28002
CVE-2020-28002 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sonarsource Sonarqube with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Sonarsource Sonarqube
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In SonarQube 8.4.2.36762, an external attacker can achieve authentication bypass through SonarScanner. With an empty value for the -D sonar.login option, anonymous authentication is forced. This allows creating and overwriting public and private projects via the /api/ce/submit endpoint.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-28002?
- In SonarQube 8.4.2.36762, an external attacker can achieve authentication bypass through SonarScanner. With an empty value for the -D sonar.login option, anonymous authentication is forced. This allows creating and overwriting public and private projects via the /api/ce/submit endpoint.
- How severe is CVE-2020-28002?
- CVE-2020-28002 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-28002 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-28002?
- CVE-2020-28002 affects Sonarsource Sonarqube. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-28002?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-28002 published?
- CVE-2020-28002 was published on 2020-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sonarsource:sonarqube:8.4.2.36762:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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