CVE-2020-16281

Name: CVE-2020-16281
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-20T16:15:11.503+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16281 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Kommbox component in Rangee GmbH RangeeOS 8.0.4 could allow a local authenticated attacker to escape from the restricted environment and execute arbitrary code due to unrestricted context menus being accessible.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Kommbox component in Rangee GmbH RangeeOS 8.0.4 could allow a local authenticated attacker to escape from the restricted environment and execute arbitrary code due to unrestricted context menus being accessible.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.35%

26.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-116

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rangee	Rangeeos	8.0.4

References

https://www.contextis.com/en/resources/advisories/cve-2020-16281Third Party Advisory
https://www.contextis.com/en/resources/advisories/cve-2020-16281Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16281?

How severe is CVE-2020-16281?

CVE-2020-16281 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16281?

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Source: NVD / NIST