How severe is CVE-2020-9315?

CVE-2020-9315 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-9315 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 82% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9315?

CVE-2020-9315 affects Oracle Iplanet Web Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9315?

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-2020-9315 published?

CVE-2020-9315 was published on 2020-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9315

CVE-2020-9315 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Iplanet Web Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 82% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 82% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Oracle Iplanet Web Server
Published: 2020-05-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

** PRODUCT NOT SUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Oracle iPlanet Web Server 7.0.x has Incorrect Access Control for admingui/version URIs in the Administration console, as demonstrated by unauthenticated read access to encryption keys. NOTE: a related support policy can be found in the www.oracle.com references attached to this CVE.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9315?: ** PRODUCT NOT SUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Oracle iPlanet Web Server 7.0.x has Incorrect Access Control for admingui/version URIs in the Administration console, as demonstrated by unauthenticated read access to encryption keys. NOTE: a related support policy can be found in the www.oracle.com references attached to this CVE.
How severe is CVE-2020-9315?: CVE-2020-9315 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-9315 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 82% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9315?: CVE-2020-9315 affects Oracle Iplanet Web Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9315?: 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-2020-9315 published?: CVE-2020-9315 was published on 2020-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:iplanet_web_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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