CVE-2020-13638
CVE-2020-13638 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Rconfig with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 77% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 77% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Rconfig
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
lib/crud/userprocess.php in rConfig 3.9.x before 3.9.7 has an authentication bypass, leading to administrator account creation. This issue has been fixed in 3.9.7.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-13638?
- lib/crud/userprocess.php in rConfig 3.9.x before 3.9.7 has an authentication bypass, leading to administrator account creation. This issue has been fixed in 3.9.7.
- How severe is CVE-2020-13638?
- CVE-2020-13638 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-2020-13638 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 77% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-13638?
- CVE-2020-13638 affects Rconfig. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-13638?
- 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-2020-13638 published?
- CVE-2020-13638 was published on 2020-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:rconfig:rconfig:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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