CVE-2020-35604
CVE-2020-35604 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Kronos Web Time And Attendance 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-611.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-611
- Affected product: Kronos Web Time And Attendance
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An XXE attack can occur in Kronos WebTA 5.0.4 when SAML is used.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-35604?
- An XXE attack can occur in Kronos WebTA 5.0.4 when SAML is used.
- How severe is CVE-2020-35604?
- CVE-2020-35604 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-2020-35604 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-35604?
- CVE-2020-35604 affects Kronos Web Time And Attendance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-35604?
- 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-2020-35604 published?
- CVE-2020-35604 was published on 2020-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:kronos:web_time_and_attendance:5.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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