How severe is CVE-2020-35546?

CVE-2020-35546 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, 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 none.

Is CVE-2020-35546 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35546?

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.

Does CVE-2020-35546 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-35546 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-23213.

When was CVE-2020-35546 published?

CVE-2020-35546 was published on 2025-02-19 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2020-35546

CVE-2020-35546 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-23213
Weakness: CWE-284
Published: 2025-02-19
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

Lexmark MX6500 LW75.JD.P296 and previous devices have Incorrect Access Control via the access control settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-35546?: Lexmark MX6500 LW75.JD.P296 and previous devices have Incorrect Access Control via the access control settings.
How severe is CVE-2020-35546?: CVE-2020-35546 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2020-35546 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-35546?: 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.
Does CVE-2020-35546 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-35546 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-23213.
When was CVE-2020-35546 published?: CVE-2020-35546 was published on 2025-02-19 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

https://publications.lexmark.com/publications/security-alerts/CVE-2020-35546.pdf

EU advisories (EUVD)

http://support.lexmark.com

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