CVE-2020-14204

Name: CVE-2020-14204
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-22T13:15:12.38+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 1.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-14204 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. In WebFOCUS Business Intelligence 8.0 (SP6), the administration portal allows remote attackers to read arbitrary local files or forge server-side HTTP requests via a crafted HTTP request to /ibi_apps/WFServlet.cfg because XML external entity injection is possible. This is related to making changes to the application repository configuration.. EPSS estimates a 1.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In WebFOCUS Business Intelligence 8.0 (SP6), the administration portal allows remote attackers to read arbitrary local files or forge server-side HTTP requests via a crafted HTTP request to /ibi_apps/WFServlet.cfg because XML external entity injection is possible. This is related to making changes to the application repository configuration.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.91%

77.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Ibi	Webfocus Business Intelligence	8.0	Sp6

References

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

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-14204?

How severe is CVE-2020-14204?

CVE-2020-14204 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14204?

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