CVE-2020-15054

Name: CVE-2020-15054
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-07T22:15:12.773+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-15054 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. TP-Link USB Network Server TL-PS310U devices before 2.079.000.t0210 allow an attacker on the same network to elevate privileges because the administrative password can be discovered by sniffing unencrypted UDP traffic.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

TP-Link USB Network Server TL-PS310U devices before 2.079.000.t0210 allow an attacker on the same network to elevate privileges because the administrative password can be discovered by sniffing unencrypted UDP traffic.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tp-Link	Tl-Ps310u Firmware	< 2.079.000.t0210

References

https://research.hisolutions.com/2020/05/critical-vulnerabilites-in-multiple-usb-network-servers/Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://research.hisolutions.com/2020/05/critical-vulnerabilites-in-multiple-usb-network-servers/Broken Link, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 7, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15054?

How severe is CVE-2020-15054?

CVE-2020-15054 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15054?

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