CVE-2020-16602

Name: CVE-2020-16602
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-02T13:15:12.753+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 5.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16602 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Razer Chroma SDK Rest Server through 3.12.17 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs because there is a race condition in which a file created under "%PROGRAMDATA%\Razer Chroma\SDK\Apps" can be replaced before it is executed by the server. The attacker must have access to port 54236 for a registration step.. EPSS estimates a 5.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Razer Chroma SDK Rest Server through 3.12.17 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs because there is a race condition in which a file created under "%PROGRAMDATA%\Razer Chroma\SDK\Apps" can be replaced before it is executed by the server. The attacker must have access to port 54236 for a registration step.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

5.99%

92.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Razer	Chroma Sdk	<= 3.12.17

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160225/Razer-Chroma-SDK-Server-3.16.02-Race-Condition.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://assets.razerzone.com/dev_portal/REST/html/index.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.angelystor.com/2020/09/cve-2020-16602-remote-file-execution-on.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkESBVhIdIAThird Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160225/Razer-Chroma-SDK-Server-3.16.02-Race-Condition.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://assets.razerzone.com/dev_portal/REST/html/index.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.angelystor.com/2020/09/cve-2020-16602-remote-file-execution-on.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkESBVhIdIAThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 2, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16602?

How severe is CVE-2020-16602?

CVE-2020-16602 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16602?

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