How severe is CVE-2020-15478?

CVE-2020-15478 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-2020-15478 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-15478?

CVE-2020-15478 affects Journal-theme Journal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15478?

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-2020-15478 published?

CVE-2020-15478 was published on 2020-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-15478

CVE-2020-15478 is a high-severity vulnerability in Journal-theme Journal 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-209.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-209
Affected product: Journal-theme Journal
Published: 2020-07-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Journal theme before 3.1.0 for OpenCart allows exposure of sensitive data via SQL errors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-15478?: The Journal theme before 3.1.0 for OpenCart allows exposure of sensitive data via SQL errors.
How severe is CVE-2020-15478?: CVE-2020-15478 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-2020-15478 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-15478?: CVE-2020-15478 affects Journal-theme Journal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15478?: 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-2020-15478 published?: CVE-2020-15478 was published on 2020-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:journal-theme:journal:*:*:*:*:*:opencart:*:*

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