CVE-2020-15141

3.0 LOW 1% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

In openapi-python-client before version 0.5.3, there is a path traversal vulnerability. If a user generated a client using a maliciously crafted OpenAPI document, it is possible for generated files to be placed in arbitrary locations on disk.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 1.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2020-08-14 17:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 02:56 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 1.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 3.0 LOW (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2020-08-14 17:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 02:56 UTC
Exploit probability: 1.1% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-22 · Path traversal
Record status: Modified

Affected

openapi-python-client Project openapi-python-client < 0.5.3

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 3.0

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: High
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: Low
Availability: None

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record