MEDIUM
CVE-2020-14491
CWE-862Published: July 20, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
OpenClinic GA versions 5.09.02 and 5.89.05b do not properly check permissions before executing SQL queries, which may allow a low-privilege user to access privileged information.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-14491 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
openclinic_ga_project1 product(s)
openclinic ga
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-184-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-184-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-14491
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-862
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 20, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-862)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-14491 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.