How severe is CVE-2020-14221?

CVE-2020-14221 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-14221 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-14221?

CVE-2020-14221 primarily affects Hcltech Digital Experience. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14221?

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

When was CVE-2020-14221 published?

CVE-2020-14221 was published on 2021-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-14221

CVE-2020-14221 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hcltech Digital Experience with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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 4.9)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hcltech Digital Experience
Published: 2021-02-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HCL Digital Experience 8.5, 9.0, and 9.5 exposes information about the server to unauthorized users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14221?: HCL Digital Experience 8.5, 9.0, and 9.5 exposes information about the server to unauthorized users.
How severe is CVE-2020-14221?: CVE-2020-14221 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-14221 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-14221?: CVE-2020-14221 primarily affects Hcltech Digital Experience. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14221?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-14221 published?: CVE-2020-14221 was published on 2021-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0085225

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:digital_experience:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:digital_experience:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:digital_experience:9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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