Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2020-1956 is a command injection flaw in Apache Kylin. Some REST APIs build operating-system commands using user-controlled input, allowing an authenticated network user to run arbitrary OS commands. Because CISA lists it in KEV, organizations should treat vulnerable Kylin deployments as an urgent exposure. Exposure is most likely where Apache Kylin is deployed at affected versions and its REST APIs are reachable by authenticated users over the network. Publicly reachable, weakly governed, or broadly accessible internal Kylin services carry higher business risk. Treat this as a high-priority remediation item. The technical impact is full system compromise, and CISA KEV status means it is not theoretical. Focus first on externally reachable or broadly accessible internal Kylin systems. Mitigation focus: Identify all Apache Kylin deployments and versions.; Prioritize affected Kylin versions listed in the CVE bundle.; Apply Apache Kylin vendor guidance or supported fixed releases..
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r1332ef34cf8e2c0589cf44ad269fb1fb4c06addec6297f0320f5111d%40%3Cuser.kylin.apache.org%3ECVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://community.sonarsource.com/t/apache-kylin-3-0-1-command-injection-vulnerability/25706CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- [kylin-user] 20200713 [SECURITY][CVE-2020-13925] Apache Kylin command injection vulnerabilityCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [kylin-dev] 20200713 [SECURITY][CVE-2020-13925] Apache Kylin command injection vulnerabilityCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [kylin-commits] 20200713 svn commit: r1879845 - in /kylin/site: docs/security.html feed.xmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [announce] 20200713 [SECURITY][CVE-2020-13925] Apache Kylin command injection vulnerabilityCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [kylin-commits] 20200715 svn commit: r1879879 - in /kylin/site: docs/security.html feed.xmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-1956CVE reference · government-resource
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.