CVE-2020-8509

Name: CVE-2020-8509
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-30T18:15:12.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 10.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8509 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central before 10.0.483 allows unauthenticated users to access PDFGenerationServlet, leading to sensitive information disclosure.. EPSS estimates a 10.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central before 10.0.483 allows unauthenticated users to access PDFGenerationServlet, leading to sensitive information disclosure.

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

10.36%

95.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zohocorp	Manageengine Desktop Central	< 10.0.483

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 30, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8509?

Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central before 10.0.483 allows unauthenticated users to access PDFGenerationServlet, leading to sensitive information disclosure.

How severe is CVE-2020-8509?

CVE-2020-8509 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 10.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8509?

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-2020-8509?

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Source: NVD / NIST