How severe is CVE-2020-27423?

CVE-2020-27423 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-27423 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-27423?

CVE-2020-27423 affects Anuko Time Tracker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27423?

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-2020-27423 published?

CVE-2020-27423 was published on 2020-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-27423

CVE-2020-27423 is a high-severity vulnerability in Anuko Time Tracker 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Anuko Time Tracker
Published: 2020-11-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Anuko Time Tracker v1.19.23.5311 lacks rate limit on the password reset module which allows attacker to perform Denial of Service attack on any legitimate user's mailbox

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-27423?: Anuko Time Tracker v1.19.23.5311 lacks rate limit on the password reset module which allows attacker to perform Denial of Service attack on any legitimate user's mailbox
How severe is CVE-2020-27423?: CVE-2020-27423 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-27423 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-27423?: CVE-2020-27423 affects Anuko Time Tracker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27423?: 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-2020-27423 published?: CVE-2020-27423 was published on 2020-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160052/Anuko-Time-Tracker-1.19.23.5311-Missing-Rate-Limiting.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:anuko:time_tracker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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