CVE-2020-16246

Name: CVE-2020-16246
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-20T15:15:12.887+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16246 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The affected Reason S20 Ethernet Switch is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS), which may allow attackers to trick users into following a link or navigating to a page that posts a malicious JavaScript statement to the vulnerable site, causing the malicious JavaScript to be rendered by the site and executed by the victim client.. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The affected Reason S20 Ethernet Switch is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS), which may allow attackers to trick users into following a link or navigating to a page that posts a malicious JavaScript statement to the vulnerable site, causing the malicious JavaScript to be rendered by the site and executed by the victim client.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.68%

47.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ge	S2020 Firmware	< 07a06
Ge	S2024 Firmware	< 07a06

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-266-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-266-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Oct 20, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16246?

How severe is CVE-2020-16246?

CVE-2020-16246 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16246?

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