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CVE-2020-12773

9.6 · CRITICAL

A security misconfiguration vulnerability exists in the SDK of some Realtek ADSL/PON Modem SoC firmware, which allows attackers using a default password to execute arbitrary commands remotely via t…

Published Jun 8, 2020EPSS 1.16%

Overview

CVE-2020-12773 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 8, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A security misconfiguration vulnerability exists in the SDK of some Realtek ADSL/PON Modem SoC firmware, which allows attackers using a default password to execute arbitrary commands remotely via the build-in network monitoring tool.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12773?

CVE-2020-12773 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 8, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2020-12773?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-12773?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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