How severe is CVE-2020-14333?

CVE-2020-14333 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, 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 low.

Is CVE-2020-14333 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-14333?

CVE-2020-14333 affects Ovirt Ovirt-engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14333?

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

When was CVE-2020-14333 published?

CVE-2020-14333 was published on 2020-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-14333

CVE-2020-14333 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ovirt Ovirt-engine with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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 6.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ovirt Ovirt-engine
Published: 2020-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A flaw was found in Ovirt Engine's web interface in ovirt 4.4 and earlier, where it did not filter user-controllable parameters completely, resulting in a reflected cross-site scripting attack. This flaw allows an attacker to leverage a phishing attack, steal an unsuspecting user's cookies or other confidential information, or impersonate them within the application's context.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14333?: A flaw was found in Ovirt Engine's web interface in ovirt 4.4 and earlier, where it did not filter user-controllable parameters completely, resulting in a reflected cross-site scripting attack. This flaw allows an attacker to leverage a phishing attack, steal an unsuspecting user's cookies or other confidential information, or impersonate them within the application's context.
How severe is CVE-2020-14333?: CVE-2020-14333 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, 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 low.
Is CVE-2020-14333 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-14333?: CVE-2020-14333 affects Ovirt Ovirt-engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14333?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-14333 published?: CVE-2020-14333 was published on 2020-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2020-14333

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ovirt:ovirt-engine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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