How severe is CVE-2020-7213?

CVE-2020-7213 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-7213 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-2020-7213?

CVE-2020-7213 affects Parallels. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7213?

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-2020-7213 published?

CVE-2020-7213 was published on 2020-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7213

CVE-2020-7213 is a high-severity vulnerability in Parallels with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Parallels
Published: 2020-01-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Parallels 13 uses cleartext HTTP as part of the update process, allowing man-in-the-middle attacks. Users of out-of-date versions are presented with a pop-up window for a parallels_updates.xml file on the http://update.parallels.com web site.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7213?: Parallels 13 uses cleartext HTTP as part of the update process, allowing man-in-the-middle attacks. Users of out-of-date versions are presented with a pop-up window for a parallels_updates.xml file on the http://update.parallels.com web site.
How severe is CVE-2020-7213?: CVE-2020-7213 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-7213 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-2020-7213?: CVE-2020-7213 affects Parallels. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7213?: 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-2020-7213 published?: CVE-2020-7213 was published on 2020-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:parallels:parallels:13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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