Is CVE-2020-26942 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-26942 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-26942 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-26942 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-26942?

CVE-2020-26942 has a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-26942

CWE-306Published: March 21, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue discovered in Axigen Mail Server 10.3.x before 10.3.1.27 and 10.3.2.x before 10.3.3.1 allows unauthenticated attackers to submit a setAdminPassword operation request, subsequently setting a new arbitrary password for the admin account.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Axigen Mail Server allows unauthenticated attackers to reset the administrator password by submitting a specific request. This critical vulnerability provides full control over the mail server to any remote attacker.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to Axigen Mail Server version 10.3.1.27, 10.3.3.1, or later.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-26942 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.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.