CVE-2020-14509

Name: CVE-2020-14509
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-16T20:15:13.38+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-14509 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple memory corruption vulnerabilities exist in CodeMeter (All versions prior to 7.10) where the packet parser mechanism does not verify length fields. An attacker could send specially crafted packets to exploit these vulnerabilities.. EPSS estimates a 2.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple memory corruption vulnerabilities exist in CodeMeter (All versions prior to 7.10) where the packet parser mechanism does not verify length fields. An attacker could send specially crafted packets to exploit these vulnerabilities.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.03%

78.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-805

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wibu	Codemeter	< 7.10

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-203-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-203-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Sep 16, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-14509?

How severe is CVE-2020-14509?

CVE-2020-14509 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14509?

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