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CVE-2020-13146

8.8 · HIGH

Studio in Open edX Ironwood 2.5 allows CSV injection because an added cohort in Course>Instructor>Cohorts may contain a formula that is exported via the "Course>Data Downloads>Reports>Download prof…

Published May 18, 2020CWE-1236EPSS 1.09%

Overview

CVE-2020-13146 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 18, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Studio in Open edX Ironwood 2.5 allows CSV injection because an added cohort in Course>Instructor>Cohorts may contain a formula that is exported via the "Course>Data Downloads>Reports>Download profile info" feature.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-13146?

CVE-2020-13146 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 18, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-13146?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-13146?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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