CVE-2020-27157
CVE-2020-27157 is a high-severity vulnerability in Veritas Aptare with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-294.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-294
- Affected product: Veritas Aptare
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Veritas APTARE versions prior to 10.5 included code that bypassed the normal login process when specific authentication credentials were provided to the server. An unauthenticated user could login to the application and gain access to the data and functionality accessible to the targeted user account.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-27157?
- Veritas APTARE versions prior to 10.5 included code that bypassed the normal login process when specific authentication credentials were provided to the server. An unauthenticated user could login to the application and gain access to the data and functionality accessible to the targeted user account.
- How severe is CVE-2020-27157?
- CVE-2020-27157 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-27157 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-27157?
- CVE-2020-27157 affects Veritas Aptare. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-27157?
- 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-2020-27157 published?
- CVE-2020-27157 was published on 2020-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:veritas:aptare:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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