Is CVE-2020-14016 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-14016 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-14016 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-14016 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-14016?

CVE-2020-14016 has a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2020-14016

CWE-640Published: June 24, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered in Navigate CMS 2.9 r1433. The forgot-password feature allows users to reset their passwords by using either their username or the email address associated with their account. However, the feature returns a not_found message when the provided username or email address does not match a user in the system. This can be used to enumerate users.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-14016 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.