How severe is CVE-2020-14008?

CVE-2020-14008 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-14008 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 40% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-14008?

CVE-2020-14008 primarily affects Zohocorp Manageengine Applications Manager. In total, 87 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14008?

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-2020-14008 published?

CVE-2020-14008 was published on 2020-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-14008

CVE-2020-14008 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Applications Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 40% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 40% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Zohocorp Manageengine Applications Manager
Published: 2020-09-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Zoho ManageEngine Applications Manager 14710 and before allows an authenticated admin user to upload a vulnerable jar in a specific location, which leads to remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14008?: Zoho ManageEngine Applications Manager 14710 and before allows an authenticated admin user to upload a vulnerable jar in a specific location, which leads to remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2020-14008?: CVE-2020-14008 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-14008 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 40% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-14008?: CVE-2020-14008 primarily affects Zohocorp Manageengine Applications Manager. In total, 87 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14008?: 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-2020-14008 published?: CVE-2020-14008 was published on 2020-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (87)

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