How severe is CVE-2020-26942?

CVE-2020-26942 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, 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 none.

Is CVE-2020-26942 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-26942?

CVE-2020-26942 affects Axigen Axigen Mail Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26942?

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.

Does CVE-2020-26942 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-26942 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-19468.

When was CVE-2020-26942 published?

CVE-2020-26942 was published on 2024-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-26942

CVE-2020-26942 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Axigen Axigen Mail Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-19468
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Axigen Axigen Mail Server
Published: 2024-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue discovered in Axigen Mail Server 10.3.x before 10.3.1.27 and 10.3.2.x before 10.3.3.1 allows unauthenticated attackers to submit a setAdminPassword operation request, subsequently setting a new arbitrary password for the admin account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-26942?: An issue discovered in Axigen Mail Server 10.3.x before 10.3.1.27 and 10.3.2.x before 10.3.3.1 allows unauthenticated attackers to submit a setAdminPassword operation request, subsequently setting a new arbitrary password for the admin account.
How severe is CVE-2020-26942?: CVE-2020-26942 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2020-26942 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-26942?: CVE-2020-26942 affects Axigen Axigen Mail Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26942?: 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.
Does CVE-2020-26942 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-26942 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-19468.
When was CVE-2020-26942 published?: CVE-2020-26942 was published on 2024-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.axigen.com/knowledgebase/Axigen-WebAdmin-Authentication-Bypass-Vulnerability-CVE-2020-26942-_387.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:axigen:axigen_mail_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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