CVE-2020-13471

Name: CVE-2020-13471
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-31T16:15:14.723+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-13471 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Apex Microelectronics APM32F103 devices allow physical attackers to execute arbitrary code via a power glitch and a specific flash patch/breakpoint unit configuration.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apex Microelectronics APM32F103 devices allow physical attackers to execute arbitrary code via a power glitch and a specific flash patch/breakpoint unit configuration.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apexmic	Apm32f103 Firmware	All versions

References

https://www.usenix.org/system/files/woot20-paper-obermaier.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.usenix.org/system/files/woot20-paper-obermaier.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 31, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-13471?

Apex Microelectronics APM32F103 devices allow physical attackers to execute arbitrary code via a power glitch and a specific flash patch/breakpoint unit configuration.

How severe is CVE-2020-13471?

CVE-2020-13471 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13471?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-13471?

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Source: NVD / NIST