What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-35546?

CVE-2020-35546 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-35546?

Within 24 hours: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches immediately. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

CVE-2020-35546

CRITICAL

Improper Access Control (CWE-284)

2025-02-19 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass

9.1

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: mitre

Severity by source

Vendor (mitre) PRIMARY

9.1 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from Vendor (mitre) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: mitre

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:27 vuln.today

CVE Published

Feb 19, 2025 - 19:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.1

DescriptionCVE.org

Lexmark MX6500 LW75.JD.P296 and previous devices have Incorrect Access Control via the access control settings.

AnalysisAI

Lexmark MX6500 LW75.JD.P296 and previous devices have Incorrect Access Control via the access control settings. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284. Lexmark MX6500 LW75.JD.P296 and previous devices have Incorrect Access Control via the access control settings.

Affected ProductsAI

See vendor advisory for affected versions.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.