CVE-2020-29165: PacsOne Server (PACS Server In One Box) below 7.1.1 is affected by incorrect access control, which can result

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-29165?

pacsone server: upgrade to 7.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-29165 being exploited?

CVE-2020-29165 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-2020-29165 affect?

CVE-2020-29165 affects pacsone server. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). PacsOne Server (PACS Server In One Box) below 7.1.1 is affected by incorrect access control, which can result in remotely gaining administrator privileges.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-29165?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2020-29165 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting pacsone server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PacsOne Server (PACS Server In One Box) below 7.1.1 is affected by incorrect access control, which can result in remotely gaining administrator privileges.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-306
Published	2021-02-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: rainbowfishsoftware

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-02-03 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rainbowfishsoftware pacsone server UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.1.1

Fixed in: 7.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pacsone-server || rpm -q pacsone-server || pacsone-server --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pacsone-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pacsone-server

Note

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

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-29165?

pacsone server: upgrade to 7.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-29165 being exploited?

CVE-2020-29165 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-2020-29165 affect?

CVE-2020-29165 affects pacsone server. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). PacsOne Server (PACS Server In One Box) below 7.1.1 is affected by incorrect access control, which can result in remotely gaining administrator privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2020-29165?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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