CVE-2020-8591

Name: CVE-2020-8591
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-03T21:15:11.657+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8591 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. eG Manager 7.1.2 allows authentication bypass via a com.egurkha.EgLoginServlet?uname=admin&upass=&accessKey=eGm0n1t0r request.. EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

eG Manager 7.1.2 allows authentication bypass via a com.egurkha.EgLoginServlet?uname=admin&upass=&accessKey=eGm0n1t0r request.

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

1.44%

69.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eginnovations	Eg Manager	7.1.2

References

https://pyaefromucsp.blogspot.com/2020/02/eg-manager-v712improper-access-control_3.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://pyaefromucsp.blogspot.com/2020/02/eg-manager-v712improper-access-control_3.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 3, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8591?

eG Manager 7.1.2 allows authentication bypass via a com.egurkha.EgLoginServlet?uname=admin&upass=&accessKey=eGm0n1t0r request.

How severe is CVE-2020-8591?

CVE-2020-8591 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8591?

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-2020-8591?

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Source: NVD / NIST