How severe is CVE-2020-8968?

CVE-2020-8968 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-8968 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-8968?

CVE-2020-8968 affects Parallels Remote Application Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8968?

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-2020-8968 published?

CVE-2020-8968 was published on 2021-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-8968

CVE-2020-8968 is a high-severity vulnerability in Parallels Remote Application Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Parallels Remote Application Server
Published: 2021-12-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) allows a local attacker to retrieve certain profile password in clear text format by uploading a previously stored cyphered file by Parallels RAS. The confidentiality, availability and integrity of the information of the user could be compromised if an attacker is able to recover the profile password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8968?: Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) allows a local attacker to retrieve certain profile password in clear text format by uploading a previously stored cyphered file by Parallels RAS. The confidentiality, availability and integrity of the information of the user could be compromised if an attacker is able to recover the profile password.
How severe is CVE-2020-8968?: CVE-2020-8968 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-8968 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8968?: CVE-2020-8968 affects Parallels Remote Application Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8968?: 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-2020-8968 published?: CVE-2020-8968 was published on 2021-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/parallels-remote-application-server-credentials-management-errors

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:parallels:remote_application_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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