CVE-2020-15825

Name: CVE-2020-15825
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-08T21:15:11.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-15825 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In JetBrains TeamCity before 2020.1, users with the Modify Group permission can elevate other users' privileges.. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In JetBrains TeamCity before 2020.1, users with the Modify Group permission can elevate other users' privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.07%

60.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jetbrains	Teamcity	< 2020.1

References

https://blog.jetbrains.comVendor Advisory
https://blog.jetbrains.com/blog/2020/08/06/jetbrains-security-bulletin-q2-2020/Vendor Advisory
https://blog.jetbrains.comVendor Advisory
https://blog.jetbrains.com/blog/2020/08/06/jetbrains-security-bulletin-q2-2020/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 8, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15825?

In JetBrains TeamCity before 2020.1, users with the Modify Group permission can elevate other users' privileges.

How severe is CVE-2020-15825?

CVE-2020-15825 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15825?

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-2020-15825?

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Source: NVD / NIST