CVE-2020-1940 is a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability affecting Apache Jackrabbit Oak versions 1.2.0 to 1.22.0, specifically related to its optional initial password change and expiration features. The vulnerability, rated HIGH with a CVSS score of 7.5, allows for the disclosure of new passwords due to the system failing to remove the changed password from the credentials object during the initial authentication phase, especially when combined with other authentication mechanisms. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 1.2.0, <= 1.22.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:jackrabbit_oak:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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