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CVE-2020-5526: The AWMS Mobile App for Android 2.0.0 to 2.0.5 and for iOS 2.0.0 to 2.0.8 does not verify X.509 certificates f

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CVE-2020-5526 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting apeosware management suite, apeosware management suite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The AWMS Mobile App for Android 2.0.0 to 2.0.5 and for iOS 2.0.0 to 2.0.8 does not verify X.509 certificates from servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.

Why this priority

  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score5.9 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-295
Published2020-01-31
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: fujixerox

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

fujixerox apeosware management suite UPGRADE
Affected: >= 2.0.0 and <= 2.0.5
Fixed in: newer than 2.0.5
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy apeosware-management-suite || rpm -q apeosware-management-suite || apeosware-management-suite --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade apeosware-management-suite
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade apeosware-management-suite
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison apeosware-management-suite sudo apt install apeosware-management-suite=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold apeosware-management-suite
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list apeosware-management-suite sudo dnf downgrade apeosware-management-suite-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add apeosware-management-suite
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
fujixerox apeosware management suite UPGRADE
Affected: >= 2.0.0 and <= 2.0.8
Fixed in: newer than 2.0.8
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy apeosware-management-suite || rpm -q apeosware-management-suite || apeosware-management-suite --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade apeosware-management-suite
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade apeosware-management-suite
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison apeosware-management-suite sudo apt install apeosware-management-suite=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold apeosware-management-suite
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list apeosware-management-suite sudo dnf downgrade apeosware-management-suite-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add apeosware-management-suite
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
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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-2020-5526?

apeosware management suite: upgrade to newer than 2.0.5; apeosware management suite: upgrade to newer than 2.0.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-5526 being exploited?

CVE-2020-5526 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-2020-5526 affect?

CVE-2020-5526 affects apeosware management suite, apeosware management suite. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). The AWMS Mobile App for Android 2.0.0 to 2.0.5 and for iOS 2.0.0 to 2.0.8 does not verify X.509 certificates from servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.

How urgent is CVE-2020-5526?

Priority 36/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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