CVE-2020-6855

Name: CVE-2020-6855
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-06T17:15:14.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-6855 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A large or infinite loop vulnerability in the JOC Cockpit component of SOS JobScheduler 1.11 and 1.13.2 allows attackers to parameterize housekeeping jobs in a way that exhausts system resources and results in a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A large or infinite loop vulnerability in the JOC Cockpit component of SOS JobScheduler 1.11 and 1.13.2 allows attackers to parameterize housekeeping jobs in a way that exhausts system resources and results in a denial of service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.91%

55.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-835

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sos-Berlin	Jobscheduler	1.11
Sos-Berlin	Jobscheduler	1.13.2

References

https://change.sos-berlin.com/browse/JITL-590Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://change.sos-berlin.com/browse/JITL-590Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 6, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6855?

How severe is CVE-2020-6855?

CVE-2020-6855 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6855?

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