CVE-2020-29050
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
2.2 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
SphinxSearch in Sphinx Technologies Sphinx through 3.1.1 allows directory traversal (in conjunction with CVE-2019-14511) because the mysql client can be used for CALL SNIPPETS and load_file operations on a full pathname (e.g., a file in the /etc directory). NOTE: this is unrelated to CMUSphinx.
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-01-10
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-29050?
SphinxSearch in Sphinx Technologies Sphinx through 3.1.1 allows directory traversal (in conjunction with CVE-2019-14511) because the mysql client can be used for CALL SNIPPETS and load_file operations on a full pathname (e.g., a file in the /etc directory). NOTE: this is unrelated to CMUSphinx.
Is CVE-2020-29050 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2020-29050 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.2% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-29050?
CVE-2020-29050 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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