CVE-2019-20896

Name: CVE-2019-20896
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-07T19:15:10.693+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-20896 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. WebChess 1.0 allows SQL injection via the messageFrom, gameID, opponent, messageID, or to parameter.. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WebChess 1.0 allows SQL injection via the messageFrom, gameID, opponent, messageID, or to parameter.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.99%

58.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webchess Project	Webchess	1.0

References

https://sourceforge.net/p/webchess/bugs/81/Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/p/webchess/bugs/81/Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 7, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-20896?

WebChess 1.0 allows SQL injection via the messageFrom, gameID, opponent, messageID, or to parameter.

How severe is CVE-2019-20896?

CVE-2019-20896 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20896?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-20896?

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Source: NVD / NIST