Is CVE-2020-28002 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-28002 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-28002 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-28002 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-28002?

CVE-2020-28002 has a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2020-28002

CWE-287Published: November 2, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In SonarQube 8.4.2.36762, an external attacker can achieve authentication bypass through SonarScanner. With an empty value for the -D sonar.login option, anonymous authentication is forced. This allows creating and overwriting public and private projects via the /api/ce/submit endpoint.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-28002 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.