ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2020-17519: Apache Flink Improper Access Control Vulnerability

Facts
VendorApache
ProductFlink
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV23 May 2024
CISA federal deadline13 Jun 2024
Weakness (CWE)CWE-552

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Description (NVD)

Apache Flink contains an improper access control vulnerability that allows an attacker to read any file on the local filesystem of the JobManager through its REST interface.

SOURCES

Other Apache flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.