CVE-2020-15027
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.34%
Last modified
CVE-2020-15027 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. ConnectWise Automate through 2020.x has insufficient validation on certain authentication paths, allowing authentication bypass via a series of attempts. This was patched in 2020.7 and in a hotfix for 2019.12.. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ConnectWise Automate through 2020.x has insufficient validation on certain authentication paths, allowing authentication bypass via a series of attempts. This was patched in 2020.7 and in a hotfix for 2019.12.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Connectwise | Automate | < 2019.12 |
| Connectwise | Automate | >= 2020.0, <= 2020.7 |
References
- https://slagle.tech/2020/07/06/cve-2020-15027/Third Party Advisory
- https://slagle.tech/2020/07/06/cve-2020-15027/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-15027?
ConnectWise Automate through 2020.x has insufficient validation on certain authentication paths, allowing authentication bypass via a series of attempts. This was patched in 2020.7 and in a hotfix for 2019.12.
How severe is CVE-2020-15027?
CVE-2020-15027 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15027?
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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