How severe is CVE-2020-10814?

CVE-2020-10814 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-10814 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-10814?

CVE-2020-10814 affects Codeblocks Code. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10814?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-10814 published?

CVE-2020-10814 was published on 2020-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-10814

CVE-2020-10814 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Codeblocks Code with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Codeblocks Code
Published: 2020-04-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability in Code::Blocks 17.12 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted project file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-10814?: A buffer overflow vulnerability in Code::Blocks 17.12 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted project file.
How severe is CVE-2020-10814?: CVE-2020-10814 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-10814 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-10814?: CVE-2020-10814 affects Codeblocks Code. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10814?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-10814 published?: CVE-2020-10814 was published on 2020-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:codeblocks:code\:\:blocks:17.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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