CVE-2020-16167

Name: CVE-2020-16167
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-07T20:15:12.483+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 2.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16167 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Missing Authentication for Critical Function in temi Robox OS prior to 120, temi Android app up to 1.3.7931 allows remote attackers to receive and answer calls intended for another temi user. Answering the call this way grants motor control of the temi in addition to audio/video via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 2.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Missing Authentication for Critical Function in temi Robox OS prior to 120, temi Android app up to 1.3.7931 allows remote attackers to receive and answer calls intended for another temi user. Answering the call this way grants motor control of the temi in addition to audio/video via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.15%

79.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Robotemi	Launcher Os	>= 11969, <= 13146

References

https://www.mcafee.com/blogs/other-blogs/mcafee-labs/call-an-exorcist-my-robots-possessed/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.robotemi.com/software-updates/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mcafee.com/blogs/other-blogs/mcafee-labs/call-an-exorcist-my-robots-possessed/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.robotemi.com/software-updates/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16167?

How severe is CVE-2020-16167?

CVE-2020-16167 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16167?

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