CVE-2020-15087: In Presto before version 337, authenticated users can bypass authorization checks by directly accessing intern

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-15087?

presto: upgrade to 337. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-15087 being exploited?

CVE-2020-15087 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-2020-15087 affect?

CVE-2020-15087 affects presto. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). In Presto before version 337, authenticated users can bypass authorization checks by directly accessing internal APIs. This impacts Presto server installations with secure internal communication configured. This does not affect installation

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HIGH 7.4UPGRADE

CVE-2020-15087 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) affecting presto. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Presto before version 337, authenticated users can bypass authorization checks by directly accessing internal APIs. This impacts Presto server installations with secure internal communication configured. This does not affect installations that have not configured secure internal communication, as these installations are inherently insecure. This only affects Presto server installations. This does NOT affect clients such as the CLI or JDBC driv

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.4 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-285
Published	2020-06-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: prestosql

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-06-30 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

prestosql presto UPGRADE

Affected: < 337

Fixed in: 337

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy presto || rpm -q presto || presto --version

2. UPGRADE to 337 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade presto

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade presto

Note

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

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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-2020-15087?

presto: upgrade to 337. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-15087 being exploited?

CVE-2020-15087 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-2020-15087 affect?

CVE-2020-15087 affects presto. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). In Presto before version 337, authenticated users can bypass authorization checks by directly accessing internal APIs. This impacts Presto server installations with secure internal communication configured. This does not affect installation

How urgent is CVE-2020-15087?

Priority 42/100. High severity

References

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