CVE-2020-16244
CVE-2020-16244 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ge Asset Performance Management Classic with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-759.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-759
- Affected product: Ge Asset Performance Management Classic
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Description
GE Digital APM Classic, Versions 4.4 and prior. Salt is not used for hash calculation of passwords, making it possible to decrypt passwords. This design flaw, along with the IDOR vulnerability, puts the entire platform at high risk because an authenticated user can retrieve all user account data and then retrieve the actual passwords.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-16244?
- GE Digital APM Classic, Versions 4.4 and prior. Salt is not used for hash calculation of passwords, making it possible to decrypt passwords. This design flaw, along with the IDOR vulnerability, puts the entire platform at high risk because an authenticated user can retrieve all user account data and then retrieve the actual passwords.
- How severe is CVE-2020-16244?
- CVE-2020-16244 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-16244 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-16244?
- CVE-2020-16244 affects Ge Asset Performance Management Classic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-16244?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-16244 published?
- CVE-2020-16244 was published on 2020-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ge:asset_performance_management_classic:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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