CVE-2020-37115

Name: CVE-2020-37115
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-02-03T18:16:11.87+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-37115 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. GUnet OpenEclass 1.7.3 stores user credentials in plaintext, allowing administrators to view all registered users' usernames and passwords without encryption. This vulnerability exposes sensitive information and increases the risk of credential theft and unauthorized access.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GUnet OpenEclass 1.7.3 stores user credentials in plaintext, allowing administrators to view all registered users' usernames and passwords without encryption. This vulnerability exposes sensitive information and increases the risk of credential theft and unauthorized access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.9/10

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

CVSS 4.0

7.1/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.26%

17.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-256

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gunet	Open Eclass Platform	1.7.3

References

https://download.openeclass.org/files/docs/1.7/CHANGES.txtRelease Notes
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48163Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.openeclass.org/Product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gunet-openeclass-e-learning-platform-plaintext-password-storageThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-37115?

How severe is CVE-2020-37115?

CVE-2020-37115 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-37115?

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