How severe is CVE-2020-15301?

CVE-2020-15301 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-15301 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-15301?

CVE-2020-15301 affects Salesagility Suitecrm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15301?

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-2020-15301 published?

CVE-2020-15301 was published on 2020-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-15301

CVE-2020-15301 is a high-severity vulnerability in Salesagility Suitecrm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-1236.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1236
Affected product: Salesagility Suitecrm
Published: 2020-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SuiteCRM through 7.11.13 allows CSV Injection via registration fields in the Accounts, Contacts, Opportunities, and Leads modules. These fields are mishandled during a Download Import File Template operation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-15301?: SuiteCRM through 7.11.13 allows CSV Injection via registration fields in the Accounts, Contacts, Opportunities, and Leads modules. These fields are mishandled during a Download Import File Template operation.
How severe is CVE-2020-15301?: CVE-2020-15301 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-15301 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-15301?: CVE-2020-15301 affects Salesagility Suitecrm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15301?: 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-2020-15301 published?: CVE-2020-15301 was published on 2020-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.wizlynxgroup.com/security-research-advisories/vuln/WLX-2020-010

Affected products (1)

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