How severe is CVE-2020-7912?

CVE-2020-7912 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-2020-7912 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7912?

CVE-2020-7912 affects Jetbrains Youtrack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7912?

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

When was CVE-2020-7912 published?

CVE-2020-7912 was published on 2020-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7912

CVE-2020-7912 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jetbrains Youtrack 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-668.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Jetbrains Youtrack
Published: 2020-01-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In JetBrains YouTrack before 2019.2.59309, SMTP/Jabber settings could be accessed using backups.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7912?: In JetBrains YouTrack before 2019.2.59309, SMTP/Jabber settings could be accessed using backups.
How severe is CVE-2020-7912?: CVE-2020-7912 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-2020-7912 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7912?: CVE-2020-7912 affects Jetbrains Youtrack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7912?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-7912 published?: CVE-2020-7912 was published on 2020-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jetbrains:youtrack:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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