CVE-2020-15239: In xmpp-http-upload before version 0.4.0, when the GET method is attacked, attackers can read files which have

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-15239?

xmpp-http-upload: upgrade to 0.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-15239 being exploited?

CVE-2020-15239 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-2020-15239 affect?

CVE-2020-15239 affects xmpp-http-upload. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). In xmpp-http-upload before version 0.4.0, when the GET method is attacked, attackers can read files which have a `.data` suffix and which are accompanied by a JSON file with the `.meta` suffix. This can lead to Information Disclosure and in

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-15239?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 3.5UPGRADE

CVE-2020-15239 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting xmpp-http-upload. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In xmpp-http-upload before version 0.4.0, when the GET method is attacked, attackers can read files which have a `.data` suffix and which are accompanied by a JSON file with the `.meta` suffix. This can lead to Information Disclosure and in some shared-hosting scenarios also to circumvention of authentication or other limitations on the outbound (GET) traffic. For example, in a scenario where a single server has multiple instances of the applicat

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2020-10-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: xmpp-http-upload project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-10-06 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xmpp-http-upload project xmpp-http-upload UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.4.0

Fixed in: 0.4.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xmpp-http-upload || rpm -q xmpp-http-upload || xmpp-http-upload --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade xmpp-http-upload

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade xmpp-http-upload

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-2020-15239?

xmpp-http-upload: upgrade to 0.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-15239 being exploited?

CVE-2020-15239 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-2020-15239 affect?

CVE-2020-15239 affects xmpp-http-upload. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). In xmpp-http-upload before version 0.4.0, when the GET method is attacked, attackers can read files which have a `.data` suffix and which are accompanied by a JSON file with the `.meta` suffix. This can lead to Information Disclosure and in

How urgent is CVE-2020-15239?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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