CVE-2020-12699: The direct_mail extension through 5.2.3 for TYPO3 has an Open Redirect via jumpUrl.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-12699?

direct mail: upgrade to newer than 5.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-12699 being exploited?

CVE-2020-12699 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-12699 affect?

CVE-2020-12699 affects direct mail. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The direct_mail extension through 5.2.3 for TYPO3 has an Open Redirect via jumpUrl.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-12699?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2020-12699 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting direct mail. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The direct_mail extension through 5.2.3 for TYPO3 has an Open Redirect via jumpUrl.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-601
Published	2020-05-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dkd

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-05-13 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dkd direct mail UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.2.3

Fixed in: newer than 5.2.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy direct-mail || rpm -q direct-mail || direct-mail --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade direct-mail

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade direct-mail

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-12699?

direct mail: upgrade to newer than 5.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-12699 being exploited?

CVE-2020-12699 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-2020-12699 affect?

CVE-2020-12699 affects direct mail. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The direct_mail extension through 5.2.3 for TYPO3 has an Open Redirect via jumpUrl.

How urgent is CVE-2020-12699?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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