CVE-2020-22783
CVE-2020-22783 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Etherpad with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-312.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-312
- Affected product: Etherpad
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Etherpad <1.8.3 stored passwords used by users insecurely in the database and in log files. This affects every database backend supported by Etherpad.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-22783?
- Etherpad <1.8.3 stored passwords used by users insecurely in the database and in log files. This affects every database backend supported by Etherpad.
- How severe is CVE-2020-22783?
- CVE-2020-22783 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-22783 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-22783?
- CVE-2020-22783 affects Etherpad. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-22783?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-22783 published?
- CVE-2020-22783 was published on 2021-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/ether/etherpad-lite/commit/53f126082a8b3d094e48b159f0f0bc8a5db4b2f4
- https://github.com/ether/etherpad-lite/issues/3421
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:etherpad:etherpad:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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