CVE-2020-18406
CVE-2020-18406 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cmseasy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-522.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-522
- Affected product: Cmseasy
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in cmseasy v7.0.0 that allows user credentials to be sent in clear text due to no encryption of form data.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-18406?
- An issue was discovered in cmseasy v7.0.0 that allows user credentials to be sent in clear text due to no encryption of form data.
- How severe is CVE-2020-18406?
- CVE-2020-18406 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-18406 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-18406?
- CVE-2020-18406 affects Cmseasy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-18406?
- 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-2020-18406 published?
- CVE-2020-18406 was published on 2023-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cmseasy:cmseasy:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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