PatchTheCVECVE-2020-10693: A flaw was found in Hibernate Validator version 6.1.2.Final
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CVE-2020-10693 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting hibernate validator, websphere application server, jboss enterprise application platform. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A flaw was found in Hibernate Validator version 6.1.2.Final. A bug in the message interpolation processor enables invalid EL expressions to be evaluated as if they were valid. This flaw allows attackers to bypass input sanitation (escaping, stripping) controls that developers may have put in place when handling user-controlled data in error messages.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.4% (top 16%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-20 |
| Published | 2020-05-06 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
redhat hibernate validator UPGRADE
Affected: >= 5.0.0 and < 6.0.20 · >= 6.1.2 and < 6.1.5 · 7.0.0 alpha1
Fixed in: 6.0.20, 6.1.5
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy hibernate-validator || rpm -q hibernate-validator || hibernate-validator --version
2. UPGRADE to 6.0.20 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade hibernate-validator
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade hibernate-validator
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison hibernate-validator
sudo apt install hibernate-validator=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0>
sudo apt-mark hold hibernate-validator
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list hibernate-validator
sudo dnf downgrade hibernate-validator-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add hibernate-validator
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
ibm websphere application server UPGRADE
Affected: >= 17.0.0.3 and <= 20.0.0.10
Fixed in: newer than 20.0.0.10
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 17.0.0.3
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy websphere-application-server || rpm -q websphere-application-server || websphere-application-server --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 20.0.0.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade websphere-application-server
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade websphere-application-server
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 17.0.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison websphere-application-server
sudo apt install websphere-application-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_17.0.0.3>
sudo apt-mark hold websphere-application-server
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list websphere-application-server
sudo dnf downgrade websphere-application-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_17.0.0.3>
sudo dnf versionlock add websphere-application-server
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
redhat jboss enterprise application platform DOWNGRADE
Affected: 7.2.0 · 7.3.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.2.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy jboss-enterprise-application-platform || rpm -q jboss-enterprise-application-platform || jboss-enterprise-application-platform --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison jboss-enterprise-application-platform
sudo apt install jboss-enterprise-application-platform=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.2.0>
sudo apt-mark hold jboss-enterprise-application-platform
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list jboss-enterprise-application-platform
sudo dnf downgrade jboss-enterprise-application-platform-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.2.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add jboss-enterprise-application-platform
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
redhat satellite DOWNGRADE
Affected: 6.8
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.8
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy satellite || rpm -q satellite || satellite --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison satellite
sudo apt install satellite=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.8>
sudo apt-mark hold satellite
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list satellite
sudo dnf downgrade satellite-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.8>
sudo dnf versionlock add satellite
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
redhat satellite capsule DOWNGRADE
Affected: 6.8
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.8
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy satellite-capsule || rpm -q satellite-capsule || satellite-capsule --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison satellite-capsule
sudo apt install satellite-capsule=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.8>
sudo apt-mark hold satellite-capsule
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list satellite-capsule
sudo dnf downgrade satellite-capsule-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.8>
sudo dnf versionlock add satellite-capsule
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
quarkus quarkus UPGRADE
Affected: <= 1.4.2
Fixed in: newer than 1.4.2
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy quarkus || rpm -q quarkus || quarkus --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.4.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade quarkus
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade quarkus
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2020-10693?
hibernate validator: upgrade to 6.0.20, 6.1.5; websphere application server: upgrade to newer than 20.0.0.10; jboss enterprise application platform: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-10693 being exploited?
CVE-2020-10693 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2020-10693 affect?
CVE-2020-10693 affects hibernate validator, websphere application server, jboss enterprise application platform. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A flaw was found in Hibernate Validator version 6.1.2.Final. A bug in the message interpolation processor enables invalid EL expressions to be evaluated as if they were valid. This flaw allows attackers to bypass input sanitation (escaping,
How urgent is CVE-2020-10693?
Priority 49/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist
Software pages
JBoss and WildFly vulnerabilities · IBM WebSphere vulnerabilities
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