CVE-2020-13994
CVE-2020-13994 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mods-for-hesk Mods For Hesk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-434.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Mods-for-hesk Mods For Hesk
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- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in Mods for HESK 3.1.0 through 2019.1.0. A privileged user can achieve code execution on the server via a ticket because of improper access control of uploaded resources. This might be exploitable in conjunction with CVE-2020-13992 by an unauthenticated attacker.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-13994?
- An issue was discovered in Mods for HESK 3.1.0 through 2019.1.0. A privileged user can achieve code execution on the server via a ticket because of improper access control of uploaded resources. This might be exploitable in conjunction with CVE-2020-13992 by an unauthenticated attacker.
- How severe is CVE-2020-13994?
- CVE-2020-13994 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-13994 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-13994?
- CVE-2020-13994 affects Mods-for-hesk Mods For Hesk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-13994?
- 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-2020-13994 published?
- CVE-2020-13994 was published on 2020-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mods-for-hesk:mods_for_hesk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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