CVE-2020-12878

Name: CVE-2020-12878
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-18T00:15:17.263+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-12878 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Digi ConnectPort X2e before 3.2.30.6 allows an attacker to escalate privileges from the python user to root via a symlink attack that uses chown, related to /etc/init.d/S50dropbear.sh and the /WEB/python/.ssh directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Digi ConnectPort X2e before 3.2.30.6 allows an attacker to escalate privileges from the python user to root via a symlink attack that uses chown, related to /etc/init.d/S50dropbear.sh and the /WEB/python/.ssh directory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.51%

39.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Digi	Connectport X2e Firmware	< 3.2.30.6

References

https://github.com/fireeye/Vulnerability-DisclosuresThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/fireeye/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/FEYE-2020-0020/FEYE-2020-0020.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.digi.com/support/productdetail?pid=5570Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/fireeye/Vulnerability-DisclosuresThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/fireeye/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/FEYE-2020-0020/FEYE-2020-0020.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.digi.com/support/productdetail?pid=5570Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 18, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-12878?

How severe is CVE-2020-12878?

CVE-2020-12878 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12878?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST