How severe is CVE-2020-35296?

CVE-2020-35296 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-2020-35296 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-35296?

CVE-2020-35296 affects Thinkadmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35296?

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-2020-35296 published?

CVE-2020-35296 was published on 2021-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-35296

CVE-2020-35296 is a high-severity vulnerability in Thinkadmin 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Thinkadmin
Published: 2021-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ThinkAdmin v6 has default administrator credentials, which allows attackers to gain unrestricted administratior dashboard access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-35296?: ThinkAdmin v6 has default administrator credentials, which allows attackers to gain unrestricted administratior dashboard access.
How severe is CVE-2020-35296?: CVE-2020-35296 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-2020-35296 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-35296?: CVE-2020-35296 affects Thinkadmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-35296?: 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-2020-35296 published?: CVE-2020-35296 was published on 2021-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:thinkadmin:thinkadmin:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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