How severe is CVE-2020-14161?

CVE-2020-14161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-14161 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-14161?

CVE-2020-14161 affects Thecodingmachine Gotenberg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14161?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-14161 published?

CVE-2020-14161 was published on 2021-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-14161

CVE-2020-14161 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Thecodingmachine Gotenberg with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Thecodingmachine Gotenberg
Published: 2021-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

It is possible to inject HTML and/or JavaScript in the HTML to PDF conversion in Gotenberg through 6.2.1 via the /convert/html endpoint.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14161?: It is possible to inject HTML and/or JavaScript in the HTML to PDF conversion in Gotenberg through 6.2.1 via the /convert/html endpoint.
How severe is CVE-2020-14161?: CVE-2020-14161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-14161 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-14161?: CVE-2020-14161 affects Thecodingmachine Gotenberg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14161?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-14161 published?: CVE-2020-14161 was published on 2021-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:thecodingmachine:gotenberg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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