CVE-2020-27020
CVE-2020-27020 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kaspersky Password Manager 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-326.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-326
- Affected product: Kaspersky Password Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Password generator feature in Kaspersky Password Manager was not completely cryptographically strong and potentially allowed an attacker to predict generated passwords in some cases. An attacker would need to know some additional information (for example, time of password generation).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-27020?
- Password generator feature in Kaspersky Password Manager was not completely cryptographically strong and potentially allowed an attacker to predict generated passwords in some cases. An attacker would need to know some additional information (for example, time of password generation).
- How severe is CVE-2020-27020?
- CVE-2020-27020 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-2020-27020 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-27020?
- CVE-2020-27020 primarily affects Kaspersky Password Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-27020?
- 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-2020-27020 published?
- CVE-2020-27020 was published on 2021-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:password_manager:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:password_manager:*:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:password_manager:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:password_manager:9.2:-:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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