CVE-2020-35929: Critical severity kaspersky tinycheck vulnerability

Published Jan 19, 2021
·
Updated

In TinyCheck before commits 9fd360d and ea53de8, the installation script of the tool contained hard-coded credentials to the backend part of the tool. This information could be used by an attacker for unauthorized access to remote data.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Kaspersky Tinycheck<2020-12-18

Event History

Jan 19, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:53 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-35929?

CVE-2020-35929 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-35929?

To fix CVE-2020-35929, update to a version of TinyCheck that does not contain hard-coded credentials, specifically after the commits 9fd360d and ea53de8.

3

What are the risks associated with CVE-2020-35929?

The risks associated with CVE-2020-35929 include unauthorized access to the backend of TinyCheck, which can compromise remote data.

4

Which versions of TinyCheck are affected by CVE-2020-35929?

TinyCheck versions before the commit 9fd360d and up to 2020-12-18 are affected by CVE-2020-35929.

5

Is a patch available for CVE-2020-35929?

Yes, a patch is available through updated versions of TinyCheck that address the hard-coded credentials vulnerability.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203