Is CVE-2020-14871 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-14871 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2020-14871 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2020-14871 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-14871?

CVE-2020-14871 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2020-14871

Published: November 3, 2021

EPSS:88.87%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.5th

Official Description

Oracle Solaris and Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Kit contain an unspecified vulnerability causing high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) Unspecified Vulnerability

Oracle Solaris and Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Kit contain an unspecified vulnerability causing high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems.

Added to KEV: 2021-11-03Federal patch deadline: 2022-05-03

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Solaris and Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Kit can lead to high impacts on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. With an EPSS score of 0.88872 and confirmed exploitation in the wild, this is a critical issue that requires immediate attention.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, and it is included in CISA's KEV catalog. The unspecified nature means the exact vector is not detailed, but its high impact suggests a serious threat.

Recommended Action

Apply all available security updates and patches for Oracle Solaris and Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Kit. Follow Oracle's security advisories for specific mitigation steps and consider network segmentation to limit potential attack surfaces.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-14871 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2020-14871 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.