Is CVE-2020-14517 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-14517 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-14517 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-14517 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-14517?

CVE-2020-14517 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-14517

CWE-326Published: September 16, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Protocol encryption can be easily broken for CodeMeter (All versions prior to 6.90 are affected, including Version 6.90 or newer only if CodeMeter Runtime is running as server) and the server accepts external connections, which may allow an attacker to remotely communicate with the CodeMeter API.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-14517 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

wibu1 product(s)

codemeter

Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

Exploit-DB

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GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

Metasploit module search

PacketStorm

Security advisories & exploits

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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-203-01

News & Research Mentioning CVE-2020-14517

CODESYS in Festo Automation Suite

CISA Alerts· Mar 17, 2026

View CSAF Summary 3. TECHNICAL DETAILS The following versions of CODESYS in Festo Automation Suite are affected: FESTO Software Festo Automation Suite (versions prior to 2.8.0.138) installed with CODESYS Software CODESYS Development System (3.0) vers:all/* FESTO Software Festo Automation Suite (versions prior to 2.8.0.138) installed with CODESYS Software CODESYS Development System (3.5.16.10) vers:all/* FESTO Software Festo Automation Suite (2.8.0.137) installed with CODESYS Software CODESYS Development System (3.0) vers:all/* FESTO Software Festo Automation Suite (2.8.0.137) installed with CODESYS Software CODESYS Development System (3.5.16.10) vers:all/* CVSS Vendor Equipment Vulnerabilities v3 9.8 FESTO, CODESYS CODESYS in Festo Automation Suite D [xlite_meta score:79 src:CISA Alerts xlite_fp:17fca52d9c8a749f3ecbaf32eff92f14e856489804a56a18cc6c0d7f4acd2a9d]