MEDIUM
CVE-2020-27181
CWE-798Published: October 27, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
A hardcoded AES key in CipherUtils.java in the Java applet of konzept-ix publiXone before 2020.015 allows attackers to craft password-reset tokens or decrypt server-side configuration files.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-27181 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
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
konzept-ix1 product(s)
publixone
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 (4)
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https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Oct/28Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Oct/28Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-27181
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-798
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 27, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-798)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-27181 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.