CVE-2020-9404
CVE-2020-9404 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pactware 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-522.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
- CVSS v2: 3.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-522
- Affected product: Pactware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In PACTware before 4.1 SP6 and 5.x before 5.0.5.31, passwords are stored in an insecure manner, and may be modified by an attacker with no knowledge of the current passwords.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-9404?
- In PACTware before 4.1 SP6 and 5.x before 5.0.5.31, passwords are stored in an insecure manner, and may be modified by an attacker with no knowledge of the current passwords.
- How severe is CVE-2020-9404?
- CVE-2020-9404 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-2020-9404 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-9404?
- CVE-2020-9404 primarily affects Pactware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-9404?
- 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-2020-9404 published?
- CVE-2020-9404 was published on 2020-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:pactware:pactware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pactware:pactware:2.4:sp5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pactware:pactware:3.0:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pactware:pactware:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pactware:pactware:3.6:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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