CVE-2020-37135 AMSS++ 4.7 - Backdoor Admin Account

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Attackers can gain unauthorized administrative access to AMSS++ by logging in with hardcoded default credentials.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-37135?

CVE-2020-37135 is a critical vulnerability in Amssplus AMSS++, published on 6 Feb 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

AMSS++ 4.7 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to access administrative accounts using hardcoded credentials. Attackers can log in with the default admin username and password '1234' to gain unauthorized administrative access to the system.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-37135?

How do I fix CVE-2020-37135?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-37135 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-37135 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-37135 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ffff-75w5-5j62.

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