MEDIUM
CVE-2020-11821
CWE-522Published: April 27, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In Rukovoditel 2.5.2, users' passwords and usernames are stored in a cookie with URL encoding, base64 encoding, and hashing. Thus, an attacker can easily apply brute force on them.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-11821 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
rukovoditel1 product(s)
rukovoditel
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://fatihhcelik.blogspot.com/2020/01/rukovoditel-password-hash-in-cookie-url.htmlExploit · Vendor Advisory
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https://fatihhcelik.blogspot.com/2020/01/rukovoditel-password-hash-in-cookie-url.htmlExploit · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-11821
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-522
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 27, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-522)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-11821 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.