CVE-2020-29492

Name: CVE-2020-29492
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-04T22:15:13.657+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 10/10EPSS 1.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-29492 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 10/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell Wyse ThinOS 8.6 and prior versions contain an insecure default configuration vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to access the writable file and manipulate the configuration of any target specific station.. EPSS estimates a 1.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell Wyse ThinOS 8.6 and prior versions contain an insecure default configuration vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to access the writable file and manipulate the configuration of any target specific station.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

10/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.74%

74.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Wyse Thinos	<= 8.6

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000180768/dsa-2020-281Vendor Advisory
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000180768/dsa-2020-281Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 4, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-29492?

How severe is CVE-2020-29492?

CVE-2020-29492 has a CVSS score of 10/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29492?

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