How severe is CVE-2020-6752?

CVE-2020-6752 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-6752 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6752?

CVE-2020-6752 affects Openmicroscopy Omero. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6752?

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

When was CVE-2020-6752 published?

CVE-2020-6752 was published on 2020-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6752

CVE-2020-6752 is a low-severity vulnerability in Openmicroscopy Omero with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.8)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Openmicroscopy Omero
Published: 2020-06-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In OMERO before 5.6.1, group owners can access members' data in other groups.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6752?: In OMERO before 5.6.1, group owners can access members' data in other groups.
How severe is CVE-2020-6752?: CVE-2020-6752 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-6752 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6752?: CVE-2020-6752 affects Openmicroscopy Omero. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6752?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-6752 published?: CVE-2020-6752 was published on 2020-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.openmicroscopy.org/security/advisories/2019-SV6/

Affected products (1)

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