How severe is CVE-2020-14223?

CVE-2020-14223 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-2020-14223 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-14223?

CVE-2020-14223 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-2020-14223?

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

When was CVE-2020-14223 published?

CVE-2020-14223 was published on 2020-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-14223

CVE-2020-14223 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hcltech Digital Experience 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% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Hcltech Digital Experience
Published: 2020-10-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HCL Digital Experience 8.5, 9.0, 9.5 is susceptible to cross-site scripting (XSS). The vulnerability could be employed in a reflected or non-persistent XSS attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14223?: HCL Digital Experience 8.5, 9.0, 9.5 is susceptible to cross-site scripting (XSS). The vulnerability could be employed in a reflected or non-persistent XSS attack.
How severe is CVE-2020-14223?: CVE-2020-14223 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-2020-14223 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-14223?: CVE-2020-14223 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-2020-14223?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-14223 published?: CVE-2020-14223 was published on 2020-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0082645

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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