How severe is CVE-2020-14255?

CVE-2020-14255 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-14255 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-14255?

CVE-2020-14255 affects Hcltech Digital Experience. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14255?

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-2020-14255 published?

CVE-2020-14255 was published on 2021-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-14255

CVE-2020-14255 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hcltech Digital Experience with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th 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 9.5 containers include vulnerabilities that could expose sensitive data to unauthorized parties via crafted requests. These affect containers only. These do not affect traditional on-premise installations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14255?: HCL Digital Experience 9.5 containers include vulnerabilities that could expose sensitive data to unauthorized parties via crafted requests. These affect containers only. These do not affect traditional on-premise installations.
How severe is CVE-2020-14255?: CVE-2020-14255 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-14255 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-14255?: CVE-2020-14255 affects Hcltech Digital Experience. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14255?: 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-2020-14255 published?: CVE-2020-14255 was published on 2021-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0085234

Affected products (1)

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

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