CVE-2020-14232
CVE-2020-14232 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hcltech Notes with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Hcltech Notes
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability in the input parameter handling of HCL Notes v9 could potentially be exploited by an authenticated attacker resulting in a stack buffer overflow. This could allow the attacker to crash the program or inject code into the system which would execute with the privileges of the currently logged in user.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-14232?
- A vulnerability in the input parameter handling of HCL Notes v9 could potentially be exploited by an authenticated attacker resulting in a stack buffer overflow. This could allow the attacker to crash the program or inject code into the system which would execute with the privileges of the currently logged in user.
- How severe is CVE-2020-14232?
- CVE-2020-14232 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-14232 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-14232?
- CVE-2020-14232 primarily affects Hcltech Notes. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-14232?
- 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-2020-14232 published?
- CVE-2020-14232 was published on 2020-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (10)
- cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:notes:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:notes:9.0.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:notes:9.0.1:fp10:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:notes:9.0.1:fp10if1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:notes:9.0.1:fp10if2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:notes:9.0.1:fp10if3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:notes:9.0.1:fp10if4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:notes:9.0.1:fp10if5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:notes:9.0.1:fp10if6:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:notes:9.0.1:fp10if7:*:*:*:*:*:*
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