CVE-2020-28597

Name: CVE-2020-28597
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-03T18:15:13.72+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-28597 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A predictable seed vulnerability exists in the password reset functionality of Epignosis EfrontPro 5.2.21. By predicting the seed it is possible to generate the correct password reset 1-time token. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A predictable seed vulnerability exists in the password reset functionality of Epignosis EfrontPro 5.2.21. By predicting the seed it is possible to generate the correct password reset 1-time token. An attacker can visit the password reset supplying the password reset token to reset the password of an account of their choice.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Epignosishq	Efront	5.2.17
Epignosishq	Efront	5.2.21

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1221Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1221Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 3, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-28597?

How severe is CVE-2020-28597?

CVE-2020-28597 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28597?

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Source: NVD / NIST