CVE-2020-15362

Name: CVE-2020-15362
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-29T17:15:11.43+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-15362 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. wifiscanner.js in thingsSDK WiFi Scanner 1.0.1 allows Code Injection because it can be used with options to overwrite the default executable/binary path and its arguments. An attacker can abuse this functionality to execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 2.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

wifiscanner.js in thingsSDK WiFi Scanner 1.0.1 allows Code Injection because it can be used with options to overwrite the default executable/binary path and its arguments. An attacker can abuse this functionality to execute arbitrary code.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.51%

82.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Thingssdk	Wifiscanner	1.0.1

References

https://github.com/thingsSDK/wifiscanner/issues/1Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/thingsSDK/wifiscanner/issues/1Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 29, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15362?

How severe is CVE-2020-15362?

CVE-2020-15362 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15362?

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