How severe is CVE-2020-14490?

CVE-2020-14490 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-2020-14490 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-14490?

CVE-2020-14490 primarily affects Openclinic Ga Project Openclinic Ga. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14490?

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-2020-14490 published?

CVE-2020-14490 was published on 2020-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-14490

CVE-2020-14490 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclinic Ga Project Openclinic Ga 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Openclinic Ga Project Openclinic Ga
Published: 2020-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenClinic GA 5.09.02 and 5.89.05b includes arbitrary local files specified within its parameter and executes some files, which may allow disclosure of sensitive files or the execution of malicious uploaded files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14490?: OpenClinic GA 5.09.02 and 5.89.05b includes arbitrary local files specified within its parameter and executes some files, which may allow disclosure of sensitive files or the execution of malicious uploaded files.
How severe is CVE-2020-14490?: CVE-2020-14490 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-2020-14490 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-14490?: CVE-2020-14490 primarily affects Openclinic Ga Project Openclinic Ga. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14490?: 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-2020-14490 published?: CVE-2020-14490 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 (2)

cpe:2.3:a:openclinic_ga_project:openclinic_ga:5.09.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openclinic_ga_project:openclinic_ga:5.89.05b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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