CVE-2020-8214

Name: CVE-2020-8214
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-20T16:15:12.43+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8214 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A path traversal vulnerability in servey version < 3 allows an attacker to read content of any arbitrary file.. EPSS estimates a 1.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A path traversal vulnerability in servey version < 3 allows an attacker to read content of any arbitrary file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.99%

78.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Servey Project	Servey	>= 2.2.0, < 3.1.0

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/355501Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/355501Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 20, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8214?

A path traversal vulnerability in servey version < 3 allows an attacker to read content of any arbitrary file.

How severe is CVE-2020-8214?

CVE-2020-8214 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8214?

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-2020-8214?

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Source: NVD / NIST