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CVE-2020-15235: In RACTF before commit f3dc89b, unauthenticated users are able to get the value of sensitive config keys that

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CVE-2020-15235 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting core. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In RACTF before commit f3dc89b, unauthenticated users are able to get the value of sensitive config keys that would normally be hidden to everyone except admins. All versions after commit f3dc89b9f6ab1544a289b3efc06699b13d63e0bd(3/10/20) are patched.

Why this priority

  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score5.9 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-200
Published2020-10-05
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: ractf

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

ractf core UPGRADE
Affected: <= 41edf92
Fixed in: newer than 41edf92
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy core || rpm -q core || core --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 41edf92 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade core
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade core
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-2020-15235?

core: upgrade to newer than 41edf92. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-15235 being exploited?

CVE-2020-15235 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-2020-15235 affect?

CVE-2020-15235 affects core. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). In RACTF before commit f3dc89b, unauthenticated users are able to get the value of sensitive config keys that would normally be hidden to everyone except admins. All versions after commit f3dc89b9f6ab1544a289b3efc06699b13d63e0bd(3/10/20) ar

How urgent is CVE-2020-15235?

Priority 41/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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