CVE-2020-21522
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
1.5 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
An issue was discovered in halo V1.1.3. A Zip Slip Directory Traversal Vulnerability in the backend,the attacker can overwrite some files, such as ftl files, .bashrc files in the user directory, and finally get the permissions of the operating system.
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-09-30
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-21522?
An issue was discovered in halo V1.1.3. A Zip Slip Directory Traversal Vulnerability in the backend,the attacker can overwrite some files, such as ftl files, .bashrc files in the user directory, and finally get the permissions of the operating system.
Is CVE-2020-21522 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2020-21522 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.5% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-21522?
CVE-2020-21522 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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