CVE-2020-13956 | Apache HttpClient up to 4.5.12/5.0.2 URI Object privilege escalation (Nessus ID 212569 / WID-SEC-2025-2372)
A vulnerability was found in Apache HttpClient up to 4.5.12/5.0.2. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component URI Object Handler. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-13956. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No exploit exists.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.