CVE-2020-14462: CALDERA 2.7.0 allows XSS via the Operation Name box.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-14462 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting caldera. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CALDERA 2.7.0 allows XSS via the Operation Name box.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2020-06-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mitre

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-06-19 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mitre caldera DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.7.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy caldera || rpm -q caldera || caldera --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison caldera sudo apt install caldera=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7.0> sudo apt-mark hold caldera

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list caldera sudo dnf downgrade caldera-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add caldera

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-14462?

caldera: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-14462 being exploited?

CVE-2020-14462 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-14462 affect?

CVE-2020-14462 affects caldera. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). CALDERA 2.7.0 allows XSS via the Operation Name box.

How urgent is CVE-2020-14462?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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