CVE-2020-17514
First published: Thu May 27 2021(Updated: )
Apache Fineract prior to 1.5.0 disables HTTPS hostname verification in ProcessorHelper in the configureClient method. Under typical deployments, a man in the middle attack could be successful.
Credit: security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Fineract | <1.5.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-17514?
CVE-2020-17514 is a vulnerability in Apache Fineract prior to version 1.5.0 that disables HTTPS hostname verification.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-17514?
The severity of CVE-2020-17514 is high with a CVSS score of 7.4.
How does CVE-2020-17514 affect Apache Fineract?
CVE-2020-17514 affects Apache Fineract versions prior to 1.5.0 by disabling the HTTPS hostname verification in the ProcessorHelper's configureClient method.
How can a man in the middle attack be successful due to CVE-2020-17514?
Under typical deployments, a man in the middle attack could be successful because of the disabled HTTPS hostname verification in Apache Fineract prior to version 1.5.0.
How can I fix CVE-2020-17514 in Apache Fineract?
To fix CVE-2020-17514, update Apache Fineract to version 1.5.0 or above, which addresses the vulnerability by enabling HTTPS hostname verification in the ProcessorHelper's configureClient method.
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/apache
- canonical/apache fineract