How severe is CVE-2020-14517?

CVE-2020-14517 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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 high.

Is CVE-2020-14517 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-14517?

CVE-2020-14517 affects Wibu Codemeter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14517?

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-2020-14517 published?

CVE-2020-14517 was published on 2020-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-14517

CVE-2020-14517 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Wibu Codemeter with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-327.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-327
Affected product: Wibu Codemeter
Published: 2020-09-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Protocol encryption can be easily broken for CodeMeter (All versions prior to 6.90 are affected, including Version 6.90 or newer only if CodeMeter Runtime is running as server) and the server accepts external connections, which may allow an attacker to remotely communicate with the CodeMeter API.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14517?: Protocol encryption can be easily broken for CodeMeter (All versions prior to 6.90 are affected, including Version 6.90 or newer only if CodeMeter Runtime is running as server) and the server accepts external connections, which may allow an attacker to remotely communicate with the CodeMeter API.
How severe is CVE-2020-14517?: CVE-2020-14517 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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 high.
Is CVE-2020-14517 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-14517?: CVE-2020-14517 affects Wibu Codemeter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14517?: 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-2020-14517 published?: CVE-2020-14517 was published on 2020-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-203-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wibu:codemeter:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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