CVE-2020-9298: The Spinnaker template resolution functionality is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF), which all

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-9298?

orca: upgrade to 8.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-9298 being exploited?

CVE-2020-9298 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-2020-9298 affect?

CVE-2020-9298 affects orca. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Spinnaker template resolution functionality is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF), which allows an attacker to send requests on behalf of Spinnaker potentially leading to sensitive data disclosure.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-9298?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2020-9298 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting orca. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Spinnaker template resolution functionality is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF), which allows an attacker to send requests on behalf of Spinnaker potentially leading to sensitive data disclosure.

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	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-918
Published	2020-08-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Netflix, Inc. · Vendor: spinnaker

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-08-28 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

spinnaker orca UPGRADE

Affected: < 8.7.0

Fixed in: 8.7.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 8.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade orca

Note

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

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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-2020-9298?

orca: upgrade to 8.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-9298 being exploited?

CVE-2020-9298 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-2020-9298 affect?

CVE-2020-9298 affects orca. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Spinnaker template resolution functionality is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF), which allows an attacker to send requests on behalf of Spinnaker potentially leading to sensitive data disclosure.

How urgent is CVE-2020-9298?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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