CVE-2020-12876

Name: CVE-2020-12876
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-14T20:15:14.63+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-12876 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Veritas APTARE versions prior to 10.4 allowed remote users to access several unintended files on the server. This vulnerability only impacts Windows server deployments.. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Veritas APTARE versions prior to 10.4 allowed remote users to access several unintended files on the server. This vulnerability only impacts Windows server deployments.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.12%

61.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

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-2020-12876?

Veritas APTARE versions prior to 10.4 allowed remote users to access several unintended files on the server. This vulnerability only impacts Windows server deployments.

How severe is CVE-2020-12876?

CVE-2020-12876 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12876?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-12876?

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Source: NVD / NIST