CVE-2020-35205

Name: CVE-2020-35205
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-11T03:15:13.617+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-35205 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in Web Compliance Manager in Quest Policy Authority version 8.1.2.200 allows attackers to scan internal ports and make outbound connections via the initFile.jsp file. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. EPSS estimates a 1.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in Web Compliance Manager in Quest Policy Authority version 8.1.2.200 allows attackers to scan internal ports and make outbound connections via the initFile.jsp file. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer

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

1.91%

77.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-918

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Quest	Policy Authority For Unified Communications	8.1.2.200

References

https://clandestinelabs.io/security-advisories/advisory-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-quest-policy-authority-for-unified-communicationsExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://un4gi.io/blog/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-quest-policy-authority-for-unified-communicationsExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://clandestinelabs.io/security-advisories/advisory-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-quest-policy-authority-for-unified-communicationsExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://un4gi.io/blog/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-quest-policy-authority-for-unified-communicationsExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 11, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-35205?

How severe is CVE-2020-35205?

CVE-2020-35205 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35205?

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Source: NVD / NIST