How severe is CVE-2020-11560?

CVE-2020-11560 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-11560 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-11560?

CVE-2020-11560 affects Nchsoftware Express Invoice. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11560?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-11560 published?

CVE-2020-11560 was published on 2020-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-11560

CVE-2020-11560 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nchsoftware Express Invoice with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Nchsoftware Express Invoice
Published: 2020-04-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NCH Express Invoice 7.25 allows local users to discover the cleartext password by reading the configuration file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11560?: NCH Express Invoice 7.25 allows local users to discover the cleartext password by reading the configuration file.
How severe is CVE-2020-11560?: CVE-2020-11560 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-11560 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-11560?: CVE-2020-11560 affects Nchsoftware Express Invoice. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11560?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-11560 published?: CVE-2020-11560 was published on 2020-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nchsoftware:express_invoice:7.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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