How severe is CVE-2020-8995?

CVE-2020-8995 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-2020-8995 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-8995?

CVE-2020-8995 affects Bilanc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8995?

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-2020-8995 published?

CVE-2020-8995 was published on 2020-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-8995

CVE-2020-8995 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Bilanc 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Bilanc
Published: 2020-12-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Programi Bilanc Build 007 Release 014 31.01.2020 supplies a .exe file containing several hardcoded credentials to different servers that allow remote attackers to gain access to the complete infrastructure including the website, update server, and external issue tracking tools.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8995?: Programi Bilanc Build 007 Release 014 31.01.2020 supplies a .exe file containing several hardcoded credentials to different servers that allow remote attackers to gain access to the complete infrastructure including the website, update server, and external issue tracking tools.
How severe is CVE-2020-8995?: CVE-2020-8995 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-2020-8995 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8995?: CVE-2020-8995 affects Bilanc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8995?: 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-2020-8995 published?: CVE-2020-8995 was published on 2020-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bilanc:bilanc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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