How severe is CVE-2020-6938?

CVE-2020-6938 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-2020-6938 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6938?

CVE-2020-6938 primarily affects Tableau Tableau Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6938?

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-2020-6938 published?

CVE-2020-6938 was published on 2020-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6938

CVE-2020-6938 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tableau Tableau Server 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Tableau Tableau Server
Published: 2020-07-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A sensitive information disclosure vulnerability in Tableau Server 10.5, 2018.x, 2019.x, 2020.x released before June 26, 2020, could allow access to sensitive information in log files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6938?: A sensitive information disclosure vulnerability in Tableau Server 10.5, 2018.x, 2019.x, 2020.x released before June 26, 2020, could allow access to sensitive information in log files.
How severe is CVE-2020-6938?: CVE-2020-6938 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-2020-6938 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6938?: CVE-2020-6938 primarily affects Tableau Tableau Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6938?: 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-2020-6938 published?: CVE-2020-6938 was published on 2020-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:tableau:tableau_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tableau:tableau_server:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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