CVE-2020-16102

Name: CVE-2020-16102
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-14T20:15:12.06+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16102 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Authentication vulnerability in Gallagher Command Centre Server allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to create items with invalid configuration, potentially causing the server to crash and fail to restart. This issue affects: Gallagher Command Centre 8.30 versions prior to 8.30.1299(MR2); 8.20 versions prior to 8.20.1218(MR4); 8.10 versions prior to 8.10.1253(MR6); 8.00 versions prior to 8.00.1252(MR7); version 7.90 and prior versions.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Authentication vulnerability in Gallagher Command Centre Server allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to create items with invalid configuration, potentially causing the server to crash and fail to restart. This issue affects: Gallagher Command Centre 8.30 versions prior to 8.30.1299(MR2); 8.20 versions prior to 8.20.1218(MR4); 8.10 versions prior to 8.10.1253(MR6); 8.00 versions prior to 8.00.1252(MR7); version 7.90 and prior versions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gallagher	Command Centre	< 7.90.0
Gallagher	Command Centre	>= 8.00, < 8.00.1252
Gallagher	Command Centre	>= 8.10, < 8.10.1253
Gallagher	Command Centre	>= 8.20, < 8.20.1218
Gallagher	Command Centre	>= 8.30, < 8.30.1299
Gallagher	Command Centre	8.00.1252
Gallagher	Command Centre	8.10.1253
Gallagher	Command Centre	8.20.1218
Gallagher	Command Centre	8.30.1299

References

https://security.gallagher.com/Security-Advisories/CVE-2020-16102Vendor Advisory
https://security.gallagher.com/Security-Advisories/CVE-2020-16102Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 14, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16102?

How severe is CVE-2020-16102?

CVE-2020-16102 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16102?

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