How severe is CVE-2020-15826?

CVE-2020-15826 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-15826 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-15826?

CVE-2020-15826 affects Jetbrains Teamcity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15826?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-15826 published?

CVE-2020-15826 was published on 2020-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-15826

CVE-2020-15826 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jetbrains Teamcity with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Jetbrains Teamcity
Published: 2020-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In JetBrains TeamCity before 2020.1, users are able to assign more permissions than they have.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-15826?: In JetBrains TeamCity before 2020.1, users are able to assign more permissions than they have.
How severe is CVE-2020-15826?: CVE-2020-15826 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-15826 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-15826?: CVE-2020-15826 affects Jetbrains Teamcity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15826?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-15826 published?: CVE-2020-15826 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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