MEDIUM
CVE-2020-14214
CWE-863Published: June 16, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Zammad before 3.3.1, when Domain Based Assignment is enabled, relies on a claimed e-mail address for authorization decisions. An attacker can register a new account that will have access to all tickets of an arbitrary Organization.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-14214 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
zammad1 product(s)
zammad
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://github.com/zammad/zammad/commit/40148392426f626cb779c76d6bdda0f67bd6069dPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://zammad.com/news/security-advisory-zaa-2020-12Vendor Advisory
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https://github.com/zammad/zammad/commit/40148392426f626cb779c76d6bdda0f67bd6069dPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://zammad.com/news/security-advisory-zaa-2020-12Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-14214
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-863
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 16, 2020
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-14214 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.