CVE-2020-17519β€”Apache Flink Improper Access Control Vulnerability

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2024-05-23 Β· last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2020-17519
Project:
Apache
Product:
Flink
Date Added:
2024-05-23
Due Date:
2024-06-13
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Apache Flink Improper Access Control Vulnerability

Description

Apache Flink contains an improper access control vulnerability that allows an attacker to read any file on the local filesystem of the JobManager through its REST interface.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

  • This vulnerability affects a common open-source component, third-party library, or a protocol used by different products. Please check with specific vendors for information on patching status. For more information, please see: https://lists.apache.org/thread/typ0h03zyfrzjqlnb7plh64df1g2383d
  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-17519

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