How severe is CVE-2020-14165?

CVE-2020-14165 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-14165 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-14165?

CVE-2020-14165 primarily affects Atlassian Jira. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14165?

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

When was CVE-2020-14165 published?

CVE-2020-14165 was published on 2020-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-14165

CVE-2020-14165 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Atlassian Jira with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Atlassian Jira
Published: 2020-07-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The UniversalAvatarResource.getAvatars resource in Jira Server and Data Center before version 8.9.0 allows remote attackers to obtain information about custom project avatars names via an Improper authorization vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14165?: The UniversalAvatarResource.getAvatars resource in Jira Server and Data Center before version 8.9.0 allows remote attackers to obtain information about custom project avatars names via an Improper authorization vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2020-14165?: CVE-2020-14165 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-14165 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-14165?: CVE-2020-14165 primarily affects Atlassian Jira. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14165?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-14165 published?: CVE-2020-14165 was published on 2020-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-71185

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:jira:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:jira_software_data_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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