How severe is CVE-2020-24620?

CVE-2020-24620 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-24620 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-24620?

CVE-2020-24620 affects Unisys Stealth. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24620?

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-2020-24620 published?

CVE-2020-24620 was published on 2020-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-24620

CVE-2020-24620 is a high-severity vulnerability in Unisys Stealth with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Unisys Stealth
Published: 2020-10-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unisys Stealth(core) before 4.0.134 stores passwords in a recoverable format. Therefore, a search of Enterprise Manager can potentially reveal credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24620?: Unisys Stealth(core) before 4.0.134 stores passwords in a recoverable format. Therefore, a search of Enterprise Manager can potentially reveal credentials.
How severe is CVE-2020-24620?: CVE-2020-24620 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-24620 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-24620?: CVE-2020-24620 affects Unisys Stealth. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24620?: 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-2020-24620 published?: CVE-2020-24620 was published on 2020-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:unisys:stealth:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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