CVE-2020-8429: The Admin web application in Kinetica 7.0.9.2.20191118151947 does not properly sanitise the input for the func

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-8429 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting kinetica. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Admin web application in Kinetica 7.0.9.2.20191118151947 does not properly sanitise the input for the function getLogs. This lack of sanitisation could be exploited to allow an authenticated attacker to run remote code on the underlying operating system. The logFile parameter in the getLogs function was used as a variable in a command to read log files; however, due to poor input sanitisation, it was possible to bypass a replacement and break

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2020-02-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kinetica

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-02-11 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kinetica kinetica DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.0.9.2.20191118151947

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0.9.2.20191118151947

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.0.9.2.20191118151947 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison kinetica sudo apt install kinetica=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.9.2.20191118151947> sudo apt-mark hold kinetica

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list kinetica sudo dnf downgrade kinetica-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.9.2.20191118151947> sudo dnf versionlock add kinetica

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-8429?

kinetica: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-8429 being exploited?

CVE-2020-8429 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-2020-8429 affect?

CVE-2020-8429 affects kinetica. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Admin web application in Kinetica 7.0.9.2.20191118151947 does not properly sanitise the input for the function getLogs. This lack of sanitisation could be exploited to allow an authenticated attacker to run remote code on the underlying

How urgent is CVE-2020-8429?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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