How severe is CVE-2020-9017?

CVE-2020-9017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-9017 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9017?

CVE-2020-9017 affects Litecart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9017?

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-2020-9017 published?

CVE-2020-9017 was published on 2020-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9017

CVE-2020-9017 is a high-severity vulnerability in Litecart with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-1236.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
CVSS v2: 6.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1236
Affected product: Litecart
Published: 2020-02-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

LiteCart through 2.2.1 allows CSV injection via a customer's profile.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9017?: LiteCart through 2.2.1 allows CSV injection via a customer's profile.
How severe is CVE-2020-9017?: CVE-2020-9017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-9017 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9017?: CVE-2020-9017 affects Litecart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9017?: 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-2020-9017 published?: CVE-2020-9017 was published on 2020-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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