MEDIUM
CVE-2020-23995
CWE-209Published: May 13, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An information disclosure vulnerability in ILIAS before 5.3.19, 5.4.12 and 6.0 allows remote authenticated attackers to get the upload data path via a workspace upload.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-23995 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
ilias1 product(s)
ilias
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (10)
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https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/209.htmlTechnical Description
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https://docu.ilias.de/goto_docu_pg_118817_35.htmlRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://docu.ilias.de/goto_docu_pg_122177_35.htmlRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://docu.ilias.de/goto_docu_pg_124761_35.htmlRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://github.com/ILIAS-eLearning/ILIAS/commit/94d9b16010ec3abeae8d2cbb05622ccd999119adPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/209.htmlTechnical Description
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https://docu.ilias.de/goto_docu_pg_118817_35.htmlRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://docu.ilias.de/goto_docu_pg_122177_35.htmlRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://docu.ilias.de/goto_docu_pg_124761_35.htmlRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://github.com/ILIAS-eLearning/ILIAS/commit/94d9b16010ec3abeae8d2cbb05622ccd999119adPatch · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-23995
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-209
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 13, 2021
Related CVEs (CWE-209)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-23995 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.