CVE-2020-14221

Name: CVE-2020-14221
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-02T20:15:11.737+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 0.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-14221 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. HCL Digital Experience 8.5, 9.0, and 9.5 exposes information about the server to unauthorized users.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HCL Digital Experience 8.5, 9.0, and 9.5 exposes information about the server to unauthorized users.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.84%

53.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hcltech	Digital Experience	8.5
Hcltech	Digital Experience	9.0
Hcltech	Digital Experience	9.5

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0085225Vendor Advisory
https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0085225Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 2, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-14221?

HCL Digital Experience 8.5, 9.0, and 9.5 exposes information about the server to unauthorized users.

How severe is CVE-2020-14221?

CVE-2020-14221 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14221?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-14221?

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Source: NVD / NIST