Is CVE-2020-14487 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-14487 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-14487 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-14487 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-14487?

CVE-2020-14487 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-14487

CWE-912Published: July 29, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

OpenClinic GA 5.09.02 contains a hidden default user account that may be accessed if an administrator has not expressly turned off this account, which may allow an attacker to login and execute arbitrary commands.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-14487 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.