How severe is CVE-2020-15140?

CVE-2020-15140 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-15140 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-15140?

CVE-2020-15140 affects Cogboard Red Discord Bot. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15140?

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-2020-15140 published?

CVE-2020-15140 was published on 2020-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-15140

CVE-2020-15140 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cogboard Red Discord Bot with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Cogboard Red Discord Bot
Published: 2020-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Red Discord Bot before version 3.3.11, a RCE exploit has been discovered in the Trivia module: this exploit allows Discord users with specifically crafted usernames to inject code into the Trivia module's leaderboard command. By abusing this exploit, it's possible to perform destructive actions and/or access sensitive information. This critical exploit has been fixed on version 3.3.11.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-15140?: In Red Discord Bot before version 3.3.11, a RCE exploit has been discovered in the Trivia module: this exploit allows Discord users with specifically crafted usernames to inject code into the Trivia module's leaderboard command. By abusing this exploit, it's possible to perform destructive actions and/or access sensitive information. This critical exploit has been fixed on version 3.3.11.
How severe is CVE-2020-15140?: CVE-2020-15140 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-15140 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-15140?: CVE-2020-15140 affects Cogboard Red Discord Bot. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15140?: 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-2020-15140 published?: CVE-2020-15140 was published on 2020-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cogboard:red_discord_bot:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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