PatchTheCVECVE-2020-15170: apollo-adminservice before version 1.7.1 does not implement access controls
CVE-2020-15170 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.0) affecting apollo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
apollo-adminservice before version 1.7.1 does not implement access controls. If users expose apollo-adminservice to internet(which is not recommended), there are potential security issues since apollo-adminservice is designed to work in intranet and it doesn't have access control built-in. Malicious hackers may access apollo-adminservice apis directly to access/edit the application's configurations. To fix the potential issue without upgrading, s
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.0 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.3% (top 29%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-20 |
| Published | 2020-09-10 |
| 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
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-2020-15170?
apollo: upgrade to 1.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-15170 being exploited?
CVE-2020-15170 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-2020-15170 affect?
CVE-2020-15170 affects apollo. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). apollo-adminservice before version 1.7.1 does not implement access controls. If users expose apollo-adminservice to internet(which is not recommended), there are potential security issues since apollo-adminservice is designed to work in int
How urgent is CVE-2020-15170?
Priority 47/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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