CVE-2020-23038: Swift File Transfer Mobile v1.1.2 and below was discovered to contain an information disclosure vulnerability

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-23038?

swift file transfer: upgrade to newer than 1.0.19; swift file transfer: upgrade to newer than 1.1.2; swift file transfer: upgrade to newer than 1.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-23038 being exploited?

CVE-2020-23038 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-2020-23038 affect?

CVE-2020-23038 affects swift file transfer, swift file transfer, swift file transfer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Swift File Transfer Mobile v1.1.2 and below was discovered to contain an information disclosure vulnerability in the path parameter. This vulnerability is exploited via an error caused by including non-existent path environment variables.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-23038?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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CVE-2020-23038 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting swift file transfer, swift file transfer, swift file transfer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Swift File Transfer Mobile v1.1.2 and below was discovered to contain an information disclosure vulnerability in the path parameter. This vulnerability is exploited via an error caused by including non-existent path environment variables.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2021-10-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kumilabs

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-10-22 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kumilabs swift file transfer UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.19

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.19

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy swift-file-transfer || rpm -q swift-file-transfer || swift-file-transfer --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.19 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade swift-file-transfer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade swift-file-transfer

Note

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

kumilabs swift file transfer UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.1.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy swift-file-transfer || rpm -q swift-file-transfer || swift-file-transfer --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade swift-file-transfer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade swift-file-transfer

Note

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

kumilabs swift file transfer UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.1.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy swift-file-transfer || rpm -q swift-file-transfer || swift-file-transfer --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade swift-file-transfer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade swift-file-transfer

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-2020-23038?

swift file transfer: upgrade to newer than 1.0.19; swift file transfer: upgrade to newer than 1.1.2; swift file transfer: upgrade to newer than 1.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-23038 being exploited?

CVE-2020-23038 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-2020-23038 affect?

CVE-2020-23038 affects swift file transfer, swift file transfer, swift file transfer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Swift File Transfer Mobile v1.1.2 and below was discovered to contain an information disclosure vulnerability in the path parameter. This vulnerability is exploited via an error caused by including non-existent path environment variables.

How urgent is CVE-2020-23038?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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