CVE-2020-14072

Name: CVE-2020-14072
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-29T17:15:10.99+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-14072 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in MK-AUTH 19.01. It allows command execution as root via shell metacharacters to /auth admin scripts.. EPSS estimates a 3.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in MK-AUTH 19.01. It allows command execution as root via shell metacharacters to /auth admin scripts.

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

3.37%

87.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mk-Auth	Mk-Auth	19.01

References

http://mk-auth.com.br/page/changelog-1Vendor Advisory
https://gist.github.com/merhawi023/a1155913df3cf0c17971b0fb7dcd8f20Third Party Advisory
http://mk-auth.com.br/page/changelog-1Vendor Advisory
https://gist.github.com/merhawi023/a1155913df3cf0c17971b0fb7dcd8f20Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 29, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-14072?

An issue was discovered in MK-AUTH 19.01. It allows command execution as root via shell metacharacters to /auth admin scripts.

How severe is CVE-2020-14072?

CVE-2020-14072 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14072?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST