How severe is CVE-2020-9689?

CVE-2020-9689 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-9689 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9689?

CVE-2020-9689 primarily affects Magento. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9689?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-9689 published?

CVE-2020-9689 was published on 2020-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9689

CVE-2020-9689 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Magento with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Magento
Published: 2020-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Magento versions 2.3.5-p1 and earlier, and 2.3.5-p1 and earlier have a path traversal vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9689?: Magento versions 2.3.5-p1 and earlier, and 2.3.5-p1 and earlier have a path traversal vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2020-9689?: CVE-2020-9689 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-9689 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9689?: CVE-2020-9689 primarily affects Magento. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9689?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-9689 published?: CVE-2020-9689 was published on 2020-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/magento/apsb20-47.html

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:magento:magento:*:*:*:*:commerce:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:magento:magento:*:*:*:*:open_source:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:magento:magento:2.3.5:-:*:*:commerce:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:magento:magento:2.3.5:-:*:*:open_source:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:magento:magento:2.3.5:p1:*:*:commerce:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:magento:magento:2.3.5:p1:*:*:open_source:*:*:*

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