How severe is CVE-2020-14487?

CVE-2020-14487 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.4, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2020-14487 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-14487?

CVE-2020-14487 affects Freemedsoftware Openclinic Ga. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14487?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-14487 published?

CVE-2020-14487 was published on 2020-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-14487

CVE-2020-14487 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Freemedsoftware Openclinic Ga with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.4. 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-912.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.4)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-912
Affected product: Freemedsoftware Openclinic Ga
Published: 2020-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenClinic GA 5.09.02 contains a hidden default user account that may be accessed if an administrator has not expressly turned off this account, which may allow an attacker to login and execute arbitrary commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14487?: OpenClinic GA 5.09.02 contains a hidden default user account that may be accessed if an administrator has not expressly turned off this account, which may allow an attacker to login and execute arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-2020-14487?: CVE-2020-14487 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.4, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2020-14487 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-14487?: CVE-2020-14487 affects Freemedsoftware Openclinic Ga. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14487?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-14487 published?: CVE-2020-14487 was published on 2020-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/ICSMA-20-184-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:freemedsoftware:openclinic_ga:5.09.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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