CVE-2020-16244

Name: CVE-2020-16244
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-23T14:15:12.727+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16244 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. GE Digital APM Classic, Versions 4.4 and prior. Salt is not used for hash calculation of passwords, making it possible to decrypt passwords. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GE Digital APM Classic, Versions 4.4 and prior. Salt is not used for hash calculation of passwords, making it possible to decrypt passwords. This design flaw, along with the IDOR vulnerability, puts the entire platform at high risk because an authenticated user can retrieve all user account data and then retrieve the actual passwords.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.65%

46.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-759

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ge	Asset Performance Management Classic	<= 4.4

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-266-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-266-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Sep 23, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16244?

How severe is CVE-2020-16244?

CVE-2020-16244 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16244?

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