CVE-2020-8790

CVE-2020-8790 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Oklok Project Oklok 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-307.

Key facts

Description

The OKLOK (3.1.1) mobile companion app for Fingerprint Bluetooth Padlock FB50 (2.3) has weak password requirements combined with improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts, which could allow a remote attacker to discover user credentials and obtain access via a brute force attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8790?
The OKLOK (3.1.1) mobile companion app for Fingerprint Bluetooth Padlock FB50 (2.3) has weak password requirements combined with improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts, which could allow a remote attacker to discover user credentials and obtain access via a brute force attack.
How severe is CVE-2020-8790?
CVE-2020-8790 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-2020-8790 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8790?
CVE-2020-8790 affects Oklok Project Oklok. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8790?
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-2020-8790 published?
CVE-2020-8790 was published on 2020-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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