How severe is CVE-2020-14999?

CVE-2020-14999 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-14999 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-14999?

CVE-2020-14999 affects Acronis Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14999?

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-2020-14999 published?

CVE-2020-14999 was published on 2021-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-14999

CVE-2020-14999 is a high-severity vulnerability in Acronis Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Acronis Agent
Published: 2021-07-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A logic bug in system monitoring driver of Acronis Agent after 12.5.21540 and before 12.5.23094 allowed to bypass Windows memory protection and access sensitive data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14999?: A logic bug in system monitoring driver of Acronis Agent after 12.5.21540 and before 12.5.23094 allowed to bypass Windows memory protection and access sensitive data.
How severe is CVE-2020-14999?: CVE-2020-14999 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-14999 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-14999?: CVE-2020-14999 affects Acronis Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14999?: 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-2020-14999 published?: CVE-2020-14999 was published on 2021-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.acronis.com/en-us/support/updates/index.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:acronis:agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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