CVE-2020-14515

HighCVSS 7.5/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

CodeMeter (All versions prior to 6.90 when using CmActLicense update files with CmActLicense Firm Code) has an issue in the license-file signature checking mechanism, which allows attackers to build arbitrary license files, including forging a valid license file as if it were a valid license file of an existing vendor. Only CmActLicense update files with CmActLicense Firm Code are affected.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 7.5/10CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-347

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Versions
n/a	CodeMeter	All versions prior to 6.90 when using CmActLicense update files with CmActLicense Firm Code.

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-203-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-203-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Sep 16, 2020
Last modified: Jun 17, 2026
NVD status: Modified

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