CVE-2020-12874
CVE-2020-12874 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Veritas Aptare with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Veritas Aptare
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Veritas APTARE versions prior to 10.4 included code that bypassed the normal login process when specific authentication credentials were provided to the server.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-12874?
- Veritas APTARE versions prior to 10.4 included code that bypassed the normal login process when specific authentication credentials were provided to the server.
- How severe is CVE-2020-12874?
- CVE-2020-12874 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-12874 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-12874?
- CVE-2020-12874 affects Veritas Aptare. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-12874?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-12874 published?
- CVE-2020-12874 was published on 2020-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:veritas:aptare:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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