CVE-2020-16244: ge asset_performance_management_classic Use of a One-Way Hash without a Salt
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-16244 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Use of a One-Way Hash without a Salt vulnerability in ge asset_performance_management_classic. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 50.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 23-09-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
GE Digital APM Classic, Versions 4.4 and prior. Salt is not used for hash calculation of passwords, making it possible to decrypt passwords. This design flaw, along with the IDOR vulnerability, puts the entire platform at high risk because an authenticated user can retrieve all user account data and then retrieve the actual passwords.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsEPSS trend
Probability
0.65%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
51%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
No change 0.00 pp
From 0.65% on 22-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
Not in the ENISA CNW catalog.
Not in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ge1 product
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-266-01X Refsource MISCThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource