CVE-2019-20896
CVE-2019-20896 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Webchess Project Webchess with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Webchess Project Webchess
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
WebChess 1.0 allows SQL injection via the messageFrom, gameID, opponent, messageID, or to parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-20896?
- WebChess 1.0 allows SQL injection via the messageFrom, gameID, opponent, messageID, or to parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2019-20896?
- CVE-2019-20896 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-20896 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-20896?
- CVE-2019-20896 affects Webchess Project Webchess. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-20896?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-20896 published?
- CVE-2019-20896 was published on 2020-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:webchess_project:webchess:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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