HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-4072
MEDIUM

CVE-2020-4072

CWE-117Published: June 25, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In generator-jhipster-kotlin version 1.6.0 log entries are created for invalid password reset attempts. As the email is provided by a user and the api is public this can be used by an attacker to forge log entries. This is vulnerable to https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/117.html This problem affects only application generated with jwt or session authentication. Applications using oauth are not vulnerable. This issue has been fixed in version 1.7.0.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-4072 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

jhipster1 product(s)
generator-jhipster-kotlin
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

PATCHhttps://github.com/jhipster/jhipster-kotlin/commit/426ccab85e7e0da562643200637b99b6a2a99449
PATCHhttps://github.com/jhipster/jhipster-kotlin/commit/426ccab85e7e0da562643200637b99b6a2a99449
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/jhipster/jhipster-kotlin/security/advisories/GHSA-pfxf-wh96-fvjc
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/jhipster/jhipster-kotlin/security/advisories/GHSA-pfxf-wh96-fvjc

All References (8)

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https://github.com/jhipster/jhipster-kotlin/commit/426ccab85e7e0da562643200637b99b6a2a99449Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/jhipster/jhipster-kotlin/security/advisories/GHSA-pfxf-wh96-fvjcThird Party Advisory
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https://owasp.org/www-community/attacks/Log_InjectionTechnical Description
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https://www.baeldung.com/jvm-log-forgingTechnical Description
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https://github.com/jhipster/jhipster-kotlin/commit/426ccab85e7e0da562643200637b99b6a2a99449Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/jhipster/jhipster-kotlin/security/advisories/GHSA-pfxf-wh96-fvjcThird Party Advisory
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https://owasp.org/www-community/attacks/Log_InjectionTechnical Description
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https://www.baeldung.com/jvm-log-forgingTechnical Description

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-4072
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-117
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 25, 2020

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2020-4072 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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