What is the severity of CVE-2020-26942?

CVE-2020-26942 has a high severity rating as it allows unauthenticated attackers to gain admin access on Axigen Mail Server.

What versions of Axigen Mail Server are affected by CVE-2020-26942?

CVE-2020-26942 affects Axigen Mail Server versions 10.3.x before 10.3.1.27 and 10.3.2.x before 10.3.3.1.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26942?

To fix CVE-2020-26942, upgrade to Axigen Mail Server version 10.3.1.27 or 10.3.3.1 or later.

What impact does CVE-2020-26942 have on security?

CVE-2020-26942 could lead to unauthorized administrative access, allowing attackers to manipulate sensitive configurations.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-26942 while waiting for a patch?

Currently, the best approach is to upgrade to a patched version, as there are no known effective workarounds.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-26942

critical

9.1

CWE

306 284

6/3/2024

5/3/2025

CVE-2020-26942

First published: Wed Mar 06 2024(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Axigen Mail Server for Windows	<10.3.1.27<10.3.3.1
	>=10.3.0<10.3.1.27
	>=10.3.2.0<10.3.3.1

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Reference Links

https://www.axigen.com/knowledgebase/Axigen-WebAdmin-Authentication-Bypass-Vulnerability-CVE-2020-26942-_387.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-26942?
CVE-2020-26942 has a high severity rating as it allows unauthenticated attackers to gain admin access on Axigen Mail Server.
What versions of Axigen Mail Server are affected by CVE-2020-26942?
CVE-2020-26942 affects Axigen Mail Server versions 10.3.x before 10.3.1.27 and 10.3.2.x before 10.3.3.1.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26942?
To fix CVE-2020-26942, upgrade to Axigen Mail Server version 10.3.1.27 or 10.3.3.1 or later.
What impact does CVE-2020-26942 have on security?
CVE-2020-26942 could lead to unauthorized administrative access, allowing attackers to manipulate sensitive configurations.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-26942 while waiting for a patch?
Currently, the best approach is to upgrade to a patched version, as there are no known effective workarounds.

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