CVE-2020-14203

Name: CVE-2020-14203
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-22T13:15:12.303+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-14203 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. WebFOCUS Business Intelligence 8.0 (SP6) allows a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attack against administrative users within the /ibi_apps/WFServlet(.ibfs) endpoint. The impact may be creation of an administrative user. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WebFOCUS Business Intelligence 8.0 (SP6) allows a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attack against administrative users within the /ibi_apps/WFServlet(.ibfs) endpoint. The impact may be creation of an administrative user. It can also be exploited in conjunction with CVE-2016-9044.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.48%

38.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Ibi	Webfocus Business Intelligence	8.0	Sp6

References

https://www.hooperlabs.xyz/disclosures/webfocus.phpExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.hooperlabs.xyz/disclosures/webfocus.phpExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 22, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-14203?

How severe is CVE-2020-14203?

CVE-2020-14203 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14203?

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