CVE-2020-12874

Name: CVE-2020-12874
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-14T20:15:14.38+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-12874 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Veritas APTARE versions prior to 10.4 included code that bypassed the normal login process when specific authentication credentials were provided to the server.. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Veritas APTARE versions prior to 10.4 included code that bypassed the normal login process when specific authentication credentials were provided to the server.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.90%

55.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Veritas	Aptare	< 10.4

References

https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS20-003Vendor Advisory
https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS20-003Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 14, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-12874?

Veritas APTARE versions prior to 10.4 included code that bypassed the normal login process when specific authentication credentials were provided to the server.

How severe is CVE-2020-12874?

CVE-2020-12874 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12874?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST