CVE-2020-5910

HIGH
7.5
CVSS Score
Published: July 2, 2020 at 12:25 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 03:22 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorNGINX Controller

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Severity
HIGH7.5
Exploit prediction
EPSS 1%

Description

In versions 3.0.0-3.5.0, 2.0.0-2.9.0, and 1.0.1, the Neural Autonomic Transport System (NATS) messaging services in use by the NGINX Controller do not require any form of authentication, so any successful connection would be authorized.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

2.0.0 ≤ v ≤ 2.9.03.0.0 ≤ v ≤ 3.5.01.0.12.0.0-2.9.03.0.0-3.5.0

Remediation

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References (1)

CVSS

Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-306

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