CVE-2020-15181

Name: CVE-2020-15181
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-18T18:15:16.77+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-15181 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Alfresco Reset Password add-on before version 1.2.0 relies on untrusted inputs in a security decision. Intruders can get admin's access to the system using the vulnerability in the project. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Alfresco Reset Password add-on before version 1.2.0 relies on untrusted inputs in a security decision. Intruders can get admin's access to the system using the vulnerability in the project. Impacts all servers where this add-on is installed. The problem is fixed in version 1.2.0

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

1.42%

69.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Alfresco	Reset Password	< 1.2.0

References

https://github.com/FlexSolution/AlfrescoResetPassword/commit/5927b9651356c4cd952cb9b485292583d305b47cPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/FlexSolution/AlfrescoResetPassword/security/advisories/GHSA-xrc8-fjp4-h4fvThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/FlexSolution/AlfrescoResetPassword/commit/5927b9651356c4cd952cb9b485292583d305b47cPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/FlexSolution/AlfrescoResetPassword/security/advisories/GHSA-xrc8-fjp4-h4fvThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 18, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15181?

How severe is CVE-2020-15181?

CVE-2020-15181 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15181?

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