How severe is CVE-2020-27740?

CVE-2020-27740 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-27740 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-27740?

CVE-2020-27740 affects Citadel Webcit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27740?

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

When was CVE-2020-27740 published?

CVE-2020-27740 was published on 2020-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-27740

CVE-2020-27740 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Citadel Webcit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Citadel Webcit
Published: 2020-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Citadel WebCit through 926 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to enumerate valid users within the platform. NOTE: this was reported to the vendor in a publicly archived "Multiple Security Vulnerabilities in WebCit 926" thread.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-27740?: Citadel WebCit through 926 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to enumerate valid users within the platform. NOTE: this was reported to the vendor in a publicly archived "Multiple Security Vulnerabilities in WebCit 926" thread.
How severe is CVE-2020-27740?: CVE-2020-27740 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-27740 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-27740?: CVE-2020-27740 affects Citadel Webcit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27740?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-27740 published?: CVE-2020-27740 was published on 2020-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:citadel:webcit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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