CVE-2020-27523

Name: CVE-2020-27523
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-11T15:15:11.293+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-27523 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Solstice-Pod up to 5.0.2 WEBRTC server mishandles the format-string specifiers %x; %p; %c and %s in the screen_key, display_name, browser_name, and operation_system parameter during the authentication process. This may crash the server and force Solstice-Pod to reboot, which leads to a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 2.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Solstice-Pod up to 5.0.2 WEBRTC server mishandles the format-string specifiers %x; %p; %c and %s in the screen_key, display_name, browser_name, and operation_system parameter during the authentication process. This may crash the server and force Solstice-Pod to reboot, which leads to a denial of service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.01%

78.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-134

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mersive	Solstice Pod Firmware	<= 5.0.2

References

https://documentation.mersive.com/content/topics/general-gen2i-pod-specs.htmProduct, Vendor Advisory
https://tiger-team-1337.blogspot.com/2020/10/solstice-pod-critical-unauthenticated.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/Kevin2600/status/1316261149403275264Third Party Advisory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGW_M1MqAG0Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://documentation.mersive.com/content/topics/general-gen2i-pod-specs.htmProduct, Vendor Advisory
https://tiger-team-1337.blogspot.com/2020/10/solstice-pod-critical-unauthenticated.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/Kevin2600/status/1316261149403275264Third Party Advisory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGW_M1MqAG0Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 11, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-27523?

How severe is CVE-2020-27523?

CVE-2020-27523 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27523?

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