How severe is CVE-2020-14011?

CVE-2020-14011 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-14011 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-14011?

CVE-2020-14011 affects Lansweeper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14011?

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

When was CVE-2020-14011 published?

CVE-2020-14011 was published on 2020-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-14011

CVE-2020-14011 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Lansweeper with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 29% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-1188.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 29% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1188
Affected product: Lansweeper
Published: 2020-06-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Lansweeper 6.0.x through 7.2.x has a default installation in which the admin password is configured for the admin account, unless "Built-in admin" is manually unchecked. This allows command execution via the Add New Package and Scheduled Deployments features.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14011?: Lansweeper 6.0.x through 7.2.x has a default installation in which the admin password is configured for the admin account, unless "Built-in admin" is manually unchecked. This allows command execution via the Add New Package and Scheduled Deployments features.
How severe is CVE-2020-14011?: CVE-2020-14011 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-14011 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-14011?: CVE-2020-14011 affects Lansweeper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14011?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-14011 published?: CVE-2020-14011 was published on 2020-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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