CVE-2020-27156

Name: CVE-2020-27156
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-15T05:15:12.243+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-27156 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Veritas APTARE versions prior to 10.5 did not perform adequate authorization checks. This vulnerability could allow for remote code execution by an unauthenticated user.. EPSS estimates a 2.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Veritas APTARE versions prior to 10.5 did not perform adequate authorization checks. This vulnerability could allow for remote code execution by an unauthenticated user.

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

2.09%

79.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Veritas	Aptare	< 10.5

References

https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS20-006#issue1Vendor Advisory
https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS20-006#issue1Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 15, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-27156?

Veritas APTARE versions prior to 10.5 did not perform adequate authorization checks. This vulnerability could allow for remote code execution by an unauthenticated user.

How severe is CVE-2020-27156?

CVE-2020-27156 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27156?

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