CVE-2020-23162

Name: CVE-2020-23162
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-26T18:15:42.457+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-23162 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Sensitive information disclosure and weak encryption in Pyrescom Termod4 time management devices before 10.04k allows remote attackers to read a session-file and obtain plain-text user credentials.. EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sensitive information disclosure and weak encryption in Pyrescom Termod4 time management devices before 10.04k allows remote attackers to read a session-file and obtain plain-text user credentials.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.17%

63.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-327

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-2020-23162?

Sensitive information disclosure and weak encryption in Pyrescom Termod4 time management devices before 10.04k allows remote attackers to read a session-file and obtain plain-text user credentials.

How severe is CVE-2020-23162?

CVE-2020-23162 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-23162?

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-2020-23162?

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Source: NVD / NIST