CVE-2020-14454

Name: CVE-2020-14454
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-19T14:15:11.65+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-14454 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Mattermost Desktop App before 4.4.0. Attackers can open web pages in the desktop application because server redirection is mishandled, aka MMSA-2020-0008.. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Mattermost Desktop App before 4.4.0. Attackers can open web pages in the desktop application because server redirection is mishandled, aka MMSA-2020-0008.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.75%

50.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-601

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mattermost	Mattermost Desktop	< 4.4.0

References

https://mattermost.com/security-updates/Vendor Advisory
https://mattermost.com/security-updates/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 19, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-14454?

An issue was discovered in Mattermost Desktop App before 4.4.0. Attackers can open web pages in the desktop application because server redirection is mishandled, aka MMSA-2020-0008.

How severe is CVE-2020-14454?

CVE-2020-14454 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14454?

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-2020-14454?

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Source: NVD / NIST