CVE-2020-13474
CVE-2020-13474 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nchsoftware Express Accounts with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-425.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-425
- Affected product: Nchsoftware Express Accounts
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In NCH Express Accounts 8.24 and earlier, an authenticated low-privilege user can enter a crafted URL to access higher-privileged functionalities such as Add/Edit users.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-13474?
- In NCH Express Accounts 8.24 and earlier, an authenticated low-privilege user can enter a crafted URL to access higher-privileged functionalities such as Add/Edit users.
- How severe is CVE-2020-13474?
- CVE-2020-13474 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-13474 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-13474?
- CVE-2020-13474 affects Nchsoftware Express Accounts. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-13474?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-13474 published?
- CVE-2020-13474 was published on 2020-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://cvewalkthrough.com/cve-2020-13474-nch-express-accounts-privilege-escalation/
- https://tejaspingulkar.blogspot.com/2020/12/cve-2020-13474-nch-express-accounts.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nchsoftware:express_accounts:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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