CVE-2020-5304: The dashboard in WhiteSource Application Vulnerability Management (AVM) before version 20.4.1 allows Log Injec

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-5304?

whitesource: upgrade to 20.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-5304 being exploited?

CVE-2020-5304 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-2020-5304 affect?

CVE-2020-5304 affects whitesource. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The dashboard in WhiteSource Application Vulnerability Management (AVM) before version 20.4.1 allows Log Injection via a %0A%0D substring in the idp parameter to the /saml/login URI. This closes the current log and creates a new log with on

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-5304?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2020-5304 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting whitesource. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The dashboard in WhiteSource Application Vulnerability Management (AVM) before version 20.4.1 allows Log Injection via a %0A%0D substring in the idp parameter to the /saml/login URI. This closes the current log and creates a new log with one line of data. The attacker can also insert malicious data and false entries.

Why this priority

High severity
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	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-116
Published	2020-06-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: whitesourcesoftware

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

whitesourcesoftware whitesource UPGRADE

Affected: < 20.4.1

Fixed in: 20.4.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 20.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade whitesource

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-2020-5304?

whitesource: upgrade to 20.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-5304 being exploited?

CVE-2020-5304 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-2020-5304 affect?

CVE-2020-5304 affects whitesource. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The dashboard in WhiteSource Application Vulnerability Management (AVM) before version 20.4.1 allows Log Injection via a %0A%0D substring in the idp parameter to the /saml/login URI. This closes the current log and creates a new log with on

How urgent is CVE-2020-5304?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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