CVE-2020-8790

Name: CVE-2020-8790
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-04T14:15:13.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8790 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The OKLOK (3.1.1) mobile companion app for Fingerprint Bluetooth Padlock FB50 (2.3) has weak password requirements combined with improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts, which could allow a remote attacker to discover user credentials and obtain access via a brute force attack.. EPSS estimates a 1.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The OKLOK (3.1.1) mobile companion app for Fingerprint Bluetooth Padlock FB50 (2.3) has weak password requirements combined with improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts, which could allow a remote attacker to discover user credentials and obtain access via a brute force attack.

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

1.65%

73.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oklok Project	Oklok	3.1.1

References

https://github.com/fierceoj/ownklokExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/fierceoj/ownklokExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 4, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8790?

How severe is CVE-2020-8790?

CVE-2020-8790 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8790?

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