Is CVE-2020-28597 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-28597 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-28597 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-28597 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-28597?

CVE-2020-28597 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-28597

CWE-337Published: March 3, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A predictable seed vulnerability exists in the password reset functionality of Epignosis EfrontPro 5.2.21. By predicting the seed it is possible to generate the correct password reset 1-time token. An attacker can visit the password reset supplying the password reset token to reset the password of an account of their choice.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-28597 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 full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.