CVE-2020-13937
MediumAuthentication bypass in Apache Kylin
Published Feb 10, 2022 · Updated Jul 8, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-2hpg-vwqj-6h6w
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-13937 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.3 v3.1) affecting Kylin (Apache), org.apache.kylin:kylin (maven).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including org.apache.kylin:kylin 3.1.1, org.apache.kylin:kylin 4.0.0-beta.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
5.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
78%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
Apache Kylin 2.0.0, 2.1.0, 2.2.0, 2.3.0, 2.3.1, 2.3.2, 2.4.0, 2.4.1, 2.5.0, 2.5.1, 2.5.2, 2.6.0, 2.6.1, 2.6.2, 2.6.3, 2.6.4, 2.6.5, 2.6.6, 3.0.0-alpha, 3.0.0-alpha2, 3.0.0-beta, 3.0.0, 3.0.1, 3.0.2, 3.1.0, 4.0.0-alpha has one restful api which exposed Kylin's configuration information without any authentication, so it is dangerous because some confidential information entries will be disclosed to everyone.
Affected Products
28 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| KylinApache | 2.0.0, 2.1.0, 2.2.0, 2.3.0, 2.3.1, 2.3.2, 2.4.0, 2.4.1 | n/a |
| org.apache.kylin:kylinmaven | See advisory | 3.1.1 |
Patched Releases
org.apache.kylin:kylin
3.1.1, 4.0.0-beta
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 10, 2022
Last updated
Jul 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-922 Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
Apache Kylin 2.0.0, 2.1.0, 2.2.0, 2.3.0, 2.3.1, 2.3.2, 2.4.0, 2.4.1, 2.5.0, 2.5.1, 2.5.2, 2.6.0, 2.6.1, 2.6.2, 2.6.3, 2.6.4, 2.6.5, 2.6.6, 3.0.0-alpha, 3.0.0-alpha2, 3.0.0-beta, 3.0.0, 3.0.1, 3.0.2, 3.1.0, 4.0.0-alpha has one restful api which exposed Kylin's configuration information without any authentication, so it…
Affected: Kylin (Apache) versions 2.0.0, 2.1.0, 2.2.0, 2.3.0, 2.3.1, 2.3.2, 2.4.0, 2.4.1; org.apache.kylin:kylin (maven). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including org.apache.kylin:kylin 3.1.1, org.apache.kylin:kylin 4.0.0-beta.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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