CVE-2020-29023

Name: CVE-2020-29023
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-16T16:15:12.707+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.5/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-29023 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output from CSV Report Generator of Secomea GateManager allows an authenticated administrator to generate a CSV file that may run arbitrary commands on a victim's computer when opened in a spreadsheet program (like Excel). This issue affects: Secomea GateManager all versions prior to 9.3.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output from CSV Report Generator of Secomea GateManager allows an authenticated administrator to generate a CSV file that may run arbitrary commands on a victim's computer when opened in a spreadsheet program (like Excel). This issue affects: Secomea GateManager all versions prior to 9.3.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Secomea	Gatemanager 4250 Firmware	All versions
Secomea	Gatemanager 4260 Firmware	All versions
Secomea	Gatemanager 9250 Firmware	All versions
Secomea	Gatemanager 8250 Firmware	< 9.3

References

https://www.secomea.com/support/cybersecurity-advisory/Vendor Advisory
https://www.secomea.com/support/cybersecurity-advisory/#2418Vendor Advisory
https://www.secomea.com/support/cybersecurity-advisory/Vendor Advisory
https://www.secomea.com/support/cybersecurity-advisory/#2418Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 16, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-29023?

How severe is CVE-2020-29023?

CVE-2020-29023 has a CVSS score of 3.5/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29023?

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