What is CVE-2020-8968?

CVE-2020-8968 is a high-severity vulnerability in Parallels Remote Application Server (Client), classified under CWE-255. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2021-12-17.

How severe is CVE-2020-8968?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.

Is CVE-2020-8968 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Parallels Remote Application Server (Client)

CVE-2020-8968

Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) allows a local attacker to retrieve certain profile password in clear text format by uploading a previously stored cyphered file by Parallels RAS. The confidentiality, availability and integrity of the information of the user could be compromised if an attacker is able to recover the profile password.

EPSS: 0.003 (19.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Parallels Remote Application Server (Client) — versions 15.5
Parallels Remote_application_server

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-255

Public proof-of-concept exploits

Live-Hack-CVE/CVE-2020-8968

References

cve-coordination@incibe.es (x_refsource_CONFIRM)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8968?: CVE-2020-8968 is a high-severity vulnerability in Parallels Remote Application Server (Client), classified under CWE-255. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2021-12-17.
How severe is CVE-2020-8968?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-8968 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.