How serious is CVE-2020-29582?

This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.3 out of 10, classified as MEDIUM severity. Proof-of-concept exploit code is publicly available, making this an active threat.

Is there exploit code available for CVE-2020-29582?

Yes, proof-of-concept exploit code for CVE-2020-29582 is publicly available on GitHub and security research platforms. This increases the risk of active exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2020-29582?

CVE-2020-29582 affects jetbrains kotlin. Check the full CVE details for specific version information.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29582?

To remediate CVE-2020-29582, check for security patches from jetbrains. Apply all available updates and security patches. If no patch is available, implement recommended workarounds or security controls to mitigate the risk.

CVE-2020-29582

Medium

|5.3

Exploit Available

Plain English Summary

AI-powered analysis for quick understanding

An attacker can read sensitive data from temporary files and view directory contents created by JetBrains Kotlin versions before 1.4.21 due to weak security settings on those files. This vulnerability requires the attacker to have access to the system where the vulnerable version of Kotlin is running.

Technical Description

In JetBrains Kotlin before 1.4.21, a vulnerable Java API was used for temporary file and folder creation. An attacker was able to read data from such files and list directories due to insecure permissions.

CVSS Vector Analysis

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredNone

User InteractionNone

Confidentiality ImpactLow

Integrity ImpactNone

Availability ImpactNone

ScopeUnchanged

Vector String

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

Exploit Resources

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Official References

NIST NVD

Est. Bounty

$724($500-$1K)

Vendor Response

Grade FPatched in 1847 days

Quick Information

Published

Feb 3, 2021

about 5 years ago

Last Modified

Feb 25, 2026

about 1 month ago

Vendor

jetbrains

Product

kotlin

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