CVE-2020-27556

Name: CVE-2020-27556
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-17T15:15:12.447+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-27556 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A predictable device ID in BASETech GE-131 BT-1837836 firmware 20180921 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to connect to the device.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A predictable device ID in BASETech GE-131 BT-1837836 firmware 20180921 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to connect to the device.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-330

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Basetech	Ge-131 Bt-1837836 Firmware	20180921

References

https://infosec.rm-it.de/2020/11/04/basetech-ip-camera-analysis/#vulnsExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://infosec.rm-it.de/2020/11/04/basetech-ip-camera-analysis/#vulnsExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-27556?

A predictable device ID in BASETech GE-131 BT-1837836 firmware 20180921 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to connect to the device.

How severe is CVE-2020-27556?

CVE-2020-27556 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27556?

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-2020-27556?

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Source: NVD / NIST