CVE-2020-13421

Name: CVE-2020-13421
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-06T21:15:14.097+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-13421 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenIAM before 4.2.0.3 has Incorrect Access Control for the Create User, Modify User Permissions, and Password Reset actions.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenIAM before 4.2.0.3 has Incorrect Access Control for the Create User, Modify User Permissions, and Password Reset actions.

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

1.13%

62.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openiam	Openiam	< 4.2.0.3

References

https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/284.html
https://github.com/Accenture/AARO-Bugs/blob/master/AARO-CVE-List.mdThird Party Advisory
https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/284.html
https://github.com/Accenture/AARO-Bugs/blob/master/AARO-CVE-List.mdThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 6, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-13421?

OpenIAM before 4.2.0.3 has Incorrect Access Control for the Create User, Modify User Permissions, and Password Reset actions.

How severe is CVE-2020-13421?

CVE-2020-13421 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13421?

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-2020-13421?

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Source: NVD / NIST