CVE-2020-14159

Name: CVE-2020-14159
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-15T19:15:10.167+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-14159 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. By using an Automate API in ConnectWise Automate before 2020.5.178, a remote authenticated user could execute commands and/or modifications within an individual Automate instance by triggering an SQL injection vulnerability in /LabTech/agent.aspx. This affects versions before 2019.12.337, 2020 before 2020.1.53, 2020.2 before 2020.2.85, 2020.3 before 2020.3.114, 2020.4 before 2020.4.143, and 2020.5 before 2020.5.178.. EPSS estimates a 1.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

By using an Automate API in ConnectWise Automate before 2020.5.178, a remote authenticated user could execute commands and/or modifications within an individual Automate instance by triggering an SQL injection vulnerability in /LabTech/agent.aspx. This affects versions before 2019.12.337, 2020 before 2020.1.53, 2020.2 before 2020.2.85, 2020.3 before 2020.3.114, 2020.4 before 2020.4.143, and 2020.5 before 2020.5.178.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.93%

77.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Connectwise	Automate Api	< 2019.12.337
Connectwise	Automate Api	>= 2020, < 2020.1.53
Connectwise	Automate Api	>= 2020.2, < 2020.2.85
Connectwise	Automate Api	>= 2020.3, < 2020.3.114
Connectwise	Automate Api	>= 2020.4, < 2020.4.143
Connectwise	Automate Api	>= 2020.5, < 2020.5.178

References

https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust#tab1Vendor Advisory
https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust#tab1Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 15, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-14159?

How severe is CVE-2020-14159?

CVE-2020-14159 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14159?

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