How severe is CVE-2020-15825?

CVE-2020-15825 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-15825 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-15825?

CVE-2020-15825 affects Jetbrains Teamcity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15825?

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-2020-15825 published?

CVE-2020-15825 was published on 2020-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-15825

CVE-2020-15825 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jetbrains Teamcity with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Jetbrains Teamcity
Published: 2020-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In JetBrains TeamCity before 2020.1, users with the Modify Group permission can elevate other users' privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-15825?: In JetBrains TeamCity before 2020.1, users with the Modify Group permission can elevate other users' privileges.
How severe is CVE-2020-15825?: CVE-2020-15825 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-15825 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-15825?: CVE-2020-15825 affects Jetbrains Teamcity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15825?: 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-2020-15825 published?: CVE-2020-15825 was published on 2020-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jetbrains:teamcity:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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