CVE-2020-14165

Name: CVE-2020-14165
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-01T02:15:11.757+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-14165 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The UniversalAvatarResource.getAvatars resource in Jira Server and Data Center before version 8.9.0 allows remote attackers to obtain information about custom project avatars names via an Improper authorization vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The UniversalAvatarResource.getAvatars resource in Jira Server and Data Center before version 8.9.0 allows remote attackers to obtain information about custom project avatars names via an Improper authorization vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.00%

58.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Atlassian	Jira	< 8.9.0
Atlassian	Jira Software Data Center	< 8.9.0

References

https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-71185Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-71185Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 1, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-14165?

How severe is CVE-2020-14165?

CVE-2020-14165 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14165?

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