CVE-2020-23161

Name: CVE-2020-23161
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-26T18:15:42.397+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-23161 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Local file inclusion in Pyrescom Termod4 time management devices before 10.04k allows authenticated remote attackers to traverse directories and read sensitive files via the Maintenance > Logs menu and manipulating the file-path in the URL.. EPSS estimates a 2.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Local file inclusion in Pyrescom Termod4 time management devices before 10.04k allows authenticated remote attackers to traverse directories and read sensitive files via the Maintenance > Logs menu and manipulating the file-path in the URL.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.38%

81.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pyres	Termod4 Firmware	< 10.04k

References

https://github.com/Outpost24/Pyrescom-Termod-PoCExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://outpost24.com/blog/multiple-vulnerabilities-discovered-in-Pyrescom-Termod4-smart-deviceExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://pyres.com/en/solutions/termod-4/Product, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/Outpost24/Pyrescom-Termod-PoCExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://outpost24.com/blog/multiple-vulnerabilities-discovered-in-Pyrescom-Termod4-smart-deviceExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://pyres.com/en/solutions/termod-4/Product, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 26, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-23161?

How severe is CVE-2020-23161?

CVE-2020-23161 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-23161?

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-2020-23161?

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Source: NVD / NIST