CVE-2020-5775

CVE-2020-5775 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Instructure Canvas Learning Management Service with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8. 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-918.

Key facts

Description

Server-Side Request Forgery in Canvas LMS 2020-07-29 allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to cause the Canvas application to perform HTTP GET requests to arbitrary domains.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5775?
Server-Side Request Forgery in Canvas LMS 2020-07-29 allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to cause the Canvas application to perform HTTP GET requests to arbitrary domains.
How severe is CVE-2020-5775?
CVE-2020-5775 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8, 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-2020-5775 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5775?
CVE-2020-5775 affects Instructure Canvas Learning Management Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5775?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-5775 published?
CVE-2020-5775 was published on 2020-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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