CVE-2020-15785

Name: CVE-2020-15785
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-09T19:15:19.587+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-15785 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in Siveillance Video Client (All versions). In environments where Windows NTLM authentication is enabled the affected client application transmits usernames to the server in cleartext. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Siveillance Video Client (All versions). In environments where Windows NTLM authentication is enabled the affected client application transmits usernames to the server in cleartext. This could allow an attacker in a privileged network position to obtain valid adminstrator login names and use this information to launch further attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.62%

45.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Siveillance Video Client	All versions

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-770698.pdfVendor Advisory
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-252-05Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-770698.pdfVendor Advisory
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-252-05Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Sep 9, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15785?

How severe is CVE-2020-15785?

CVE-2020-15785 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15785?

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