CVE-2020-27020

Name: CVE-2020-27020
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-14T11:15:07.333+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-27020 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Password generator feature in Kaspersky Password Manager was not completely cryptographically strong and potentially allowed an attacker to predict generated passwords in some cases. An attacker would need to know some additional information (for example, time of password generation).. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Password generator feature in Kaspersky Password Manager was not completely cryptographically strong and potentially allowed an attacker to predict generated passwords in some cases. An attacker would need to know some additional information (for example, time of password generation).

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

0.74%

49.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-326

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kaspersky	Password Manager	< 9.2
Kaspersky	Password Manager	< 9.2.14.31
Kaspersky	Password Manager	< 9.2.14.872
Kaspersky	Password Manager	9.2

References

Timeline

Published: May 14, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-27020?

How severe is CVE-2020-27020?

CVE-2020-27020 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27020?

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