How severe is CVE-2020-35205?

CVE-2020-35205 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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 high.

Is CVE-2020-35205 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-35205?

CVE-2020-35205 affects Quest Policy Authority For Unified Communications. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35205?

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.

When was CVE-2020-35205 published?

CVE-2020-35205 was published on 2021-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-35205

CVE-2020-35205 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Quest Policy Authority For Unified Communications with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-918.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-918
Affected product: Quest Policy Authority For Unified Communications
Published: 2021-01-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in Web Compliance Manager in Quest Policy Authority version 8.1.2.200 allows attackers to scan internal ports and make outbound connections via the initFile.jsp file. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-35205?: Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in Web Compliance Manager in Quest Policy Authority version 8.1.2.200 allows attackers to scan internal ports and make outbound connections via the initFile.jsp file. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer
How severe is CVE-2020-35205?: CVE-2020-35205 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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 high.
Is CVE-2020-35205 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-35205?: CVE-2020-35205 affects Quest Policy Authority For Unified Communications. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-35205?: 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.
When was CVE-2020-35205 published?: CVE-2020-35205 was published on 2021-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:quest:policy_authority_for_unified_communications:8.1.2.200:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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