CVE-2020-16204

Name: CVE-2020-16204
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-01T21:15:12.037+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 5.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16204 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The affected product is vulnerable due to an undocumented interface found on the device, which may allow an attacker to execute commands as root on the device on the N-Tron 702-W / 702M12-W (all versions).. EPSS estimates a 5.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The affected product is vulnerable due to an undocumented interface found on the device, which may allow an attacker to execute commands as root on the device on the N-Tron 702-W / 702M12-W (all versions).

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

5.49%

91.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-912

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redlion	N-Tron 702-W Firmware	All versions
Redlion	N-Tron 702m12-W Firmware	All versions

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159064/Red-Lion-N-Tron-702-W-702M12-W-2.0.26-XSS-CSRF-Shell.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Sep/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-240-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159064/Red-Lion-N-Tron-702-W-702M12-W-2.0.26-XSS-CSRF-Shell.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Sep/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-240-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Sep 1, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16204?

How severe is CVE-2020-16204?

CVE-2020-16204 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16204?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-16204?

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Source: NVD / NIST