CVE-2020-24216

Name: CVE-2020-24216
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-06T14:15:12.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24216 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the box application on HiSilicon based IPTV/H.264/H.265 video encoders. When the administrator configures a secret URL for RTSP streaming, the stream is still available via its default name such as /0. EPSS estimates a 2.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in the box application on HiSilicon based IPTV/H.264/H.265 video encoders. When the administrator configures a secret URL for RTSP streaming, the stream is still available via its default name such as /0. Unauthenticated attackers can view video streams that are meant to be private.

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

2.09%

79.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Szuray	Iptv\/H.264 Video Encoder Firmware	All versions
Szuray	Iptv\/H.265 Video Encoder Firmware	All versions
Jtechdigital	H.264 Iptv Encoder 1080p\@60hz Firmware	All versions
Provideoinstruments	Vecaster-Hd-H264 Firmware	All versions
Provideoinstruments	Vecaster-Hd-Hevc Firmware	All versions
Provideoinstruments	Vecaster-4k-Hevc Firmware	All versions
Provideoinstruments	Vecaster-Hd-Sdi Firmware	All versions

References

https://kojenov.com/2020-09-15-hisilicon-encoder-vulnerabilities/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/896979Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://kojenov.com/2020-09-15-hisilicon-encoder-vulnerabilities/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/896979Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Oct 6, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24216?

How severe is CVE-2020-24216?

CVE-2020-24216 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24216?

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