CVE-2020-37135

AMSS++ 4.7 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to access administrative accounts using hardcoded credentials. Attackers can log in with the default admin username and password '1234' to gain unauthorized administrative access to the system.

CVSS v3 7.5 HIGH

7.5^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48114
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/amss-backdoor-admin-account

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-02-07 00:15

Updated : 2026-02-09 16:08

NVD link : CVE-2020-37135

Mitre link : CVE-2020-37135

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-37135

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-798

Use of Hard-coded Credentials

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