CVE-2020-24571: NexusQA NexusDB before 4.50.23 allows the reading of files via ../ directory traversal.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-24571?

nexusdb: upgrade to 4.50.23. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-24571 being exploited?

CVE-2020-24571 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-2020-24571 affect?

CVE-2020-24571 affects nexusdb. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). NexusQA NexusDB before 4.50.23 allows the reading of files via ../ directory traversal.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-24571?

Priority 61/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2020-24571 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting nexusdb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

NexusQA NexusDB before 4.50.23 allows the reading of files via ../ directory traversal.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
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	18.0% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2020-08-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: nexusdb

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-08-21 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nexusdb nexusdb UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.50.23

Fixed in: 4.50.23

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.50.23 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nexusdb

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: NexusDB <4.50.23 - Local File Inclusion

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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-2020-24571?

nexusdb: upgrade to 4.50.23. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-24571 being exploited?

CVE-2020-24571 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-2020-24571 affect?

CVE-2020-24571 affects nexusdb. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). NexusQA NexusDB before 4.50.23 allows the reading of files via ../ directory traversal.

How urgent is CVE-2020-24571?

Priority 61/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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