CVE-2020-35604

Name: CVE-2020-35604
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-21T19:15:13.563+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-35604 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An XXE attack can occur in Kronos WebTA 5.0.4 when SAML is used.. EPSS estimates a 1.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An XXE attack can occur in Kronos WebTA 5.0.4 when SAML is used.

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

1.63%

73.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kronos	Web Time And Attendance	5.0.4

References

https://www.mindpointgroup.com/blog/webta-xxe-version-5-0-4-vulnerability/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.mindpointgroup.com/blog/webta-xxe-version-5-0-4-vulnerability/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 21, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-35604?

An XXE attack can occur in Kronos WebTA 5.0.4 when SAML is used.

How severe is CVE-2020-35604?

CVE-2020-35604 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35604?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-35604?

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Source: NVD / NIST