How severe is CVE-2020-14445?

CVE-2020-14445 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-14445 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-2020-14445?

CVE-2020-14445 primarily affects Wso2 Identity Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14445?

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

When was CVE-2020-14445 published?

CVE-2020-14445 was published on 2020-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-14445

CVE-2020-14445 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wso2 Identity Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Wso2 Identity Server
Published: 2020-06-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in WSO2 Identity Server through 5.9.0 and WSO2 IS as Key Manager through 5.9.0. A potential Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in the Management Console Basic Policy Editor user Interface.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14445?: An issue was discovered in WSO2 Identity Server through 5.9.0 and WSO2 IS as Key Manager through 5.9.0. A potential Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in the Management Console Basic Policy Editor user Interface.
How severe is CVE-2020-14445?: CVE-2020-14445 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-14445 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-2020-14445?: CVE-2020-14445 primarily affects Wso2 Identity Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14445?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-14445 published?: CVE-2020-14445 was published on 2020-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:wso2:identity_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wso2:identity_server_as_key_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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