Is CVE-2020-14485 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-14485 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-14485 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-14485 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-14485?

CVE-2020-14485 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-14485

CWE-288Published: July 20, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

OpenClinic GA versions 5.09.02 and 5.89.05b may allow an attacker to bypass client-side access controls or use a crafted request to initiate a session with limited functionality, which may allow execution of admin functions such as SQL queries.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-14485 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.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.