CVE-2020-27181: A hardcoded AES key in CipherUtils.java in the Java applet of konzept-ix publiXone before 2020.015 allows atta

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-27181?

publixone: upgrade to 2020.015. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-27181 being exploited?

CVE-2020-27181 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-27181 affect?

CVE-2020-27181 affects publixone. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). A hardcoded AES key in CipherUtils.java in the Java applet of konzept-ix publiXone before 2020.015 allows attackers to craft password-reset tokens or decrypt server-side configuration files.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-27181?

Priority 43/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

MEDIUM 6.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2020-27181 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting publixone. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A hardcoded AES key in CipherUtils.java in the Java applet of konzept-ix publiXone before 2020.015 allows attackers to craft password-reset tokens or decrypt server-side configuration files.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
Published	2020-10-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: konzept-ix

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-10-27 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

konzept-ix publixone UPGRADE

Affected: < 2020.015

Fixed in: 2020.015

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy publixone || rpm -q publixone || publixone --version

2. UPGRADE to 2020.015 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade publixone

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade publixone

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-27181?

publixone: upgrade to 2020.015. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-27181 being exploited?

CVE-2020-27181 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-27181 affect?

CVE-2020-27181 affects publixone. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). A hardcoded AES key in CipherUtils.java in the Java applet of konzept-ix publiXone before 2020.015 allows attackers to craft password-reset tokens or decrypt server-side configuration files.

How urgent is CVE-2020-27181?

Priority 43/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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