CVE-2020-22783: Etherpad <1.8.3 stored passwords used by users insecurely in the database and in log files

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-22783?

etherpad: upgrade to 1.8.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-22783 being exploited?

CVE-2020-22783 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-22783 affect?

CVE-2020-22783 affects etherpad. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Etherpad <1.8.3 stored passwords used by users insecurely in the database and in log files. This affects every database backend supported by Etherpad.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-22783?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2020-22783 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting etherpad. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Etherpad <1.8.3 stored passwords used by users insecurely in the database and in log files. This affects every database backend supported by Etherpad.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-312
Published	2021-04-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: etherpad

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-04-28 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

etherpad etherpad UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.8.3

Fixed in: 1.8.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.8.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade etherpad

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade etherpad

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2020-22783?

etherpad: upgrade to 1.8.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-22783 being exploited?

CVE-2020-22783 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-2020-22783 affect?

CVE-2020-22783 affects etherpad. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Etherpad <1.8.3 stored passwords used by users insecurely in the database and in log files. This affects every database backend supported by Etherpad.

How urgent is CVE-2020-22783?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

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CVE-2020-22785 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE Etherpad < 1.8.3 is affected by a missing lock check which could cause a denial of service
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References

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