Is CVE-2020-8968 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-8968 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-8968 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2020-8968 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-8968?

CVE-2020-8968 has a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-8968

CWE-255Published: December 17, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) allows a local attacker to retrieve certain profile password in clear text format by uploading a previously stored cyphered file by Parallels RAS. The confidentiality, availability and integrity of the information of the user could be compromised if an attacker is able to recover the profile password.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-8968 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 7.1.