CVE-2020-14204
CVE-2020-14204 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibi Webfocus Business Intelligence with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-611.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
- CVSS v2: 5.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-611
- Affected product: Ibi Webfocus Business Intelligence
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In WebFOCUS Business Intelligence 8.0 (SP6), the administration portal allows remote attackers to read arbitrary local files or forge server-side HTTP requests via a crafted HTTP request to /ibi_apps/WFServlet.cfg because XML external entity injection is possible. This is related to making changes to the application repository configuration.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-14204?
- In WebFOCUS Business Intelligence 8.0 (SP6), the administration portal allows remote attackers to read arbitrary local files or forge server-side HTTP requests via a crafted HTTP request to /ibi_apps/WFServlet.cfg because XML external entity injection is possible. This is related to making changes to the application repository configuration.
- How severe is CVE-2020-14204?
- CVE-2020-14204 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-14204 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-14204?
- CVE-2020-14204 affects Ibi Webfocus Business Intelligence. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-14204?
- 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-2020-14204 published?
- CVE-2020-14204 was published on 2020-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibi:webfocus_business_intelligence:8.0:sp6:*:*:*:*:*:*
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