CVE-2020-29656

Name: CVE-2020-29656
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-09T08:15:11.033+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-29656 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An information disclosure vulnerability exists in RT-AC88U Download Master before 3.1.0.108. A direct access to /downloadmaster/dm_apply.cgi?action_mode=initial&download_type=General&special_cgi=get_language makes it possible to reach "unknown functionality" in a "known to be easy" manner via an unspecified "public exploit.". EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in RT-AC88U Download Master before 3.1.0.108. A direct access to /downloadmaster/dm_apply.cgi?action_mode=initial&download_type=General&special_cgi=get_language makes it possible to reach "unknown functionality" in a "known to be easy" manner via an unspecified "public exploit."

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

1.06%

60.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-425

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Asus	Rt-Ac88u Firmware	< 3.1.0.108

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.165677Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.165677Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 9, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-29656?

How severe is CVE-2020-29656?

CVE-2020-29656 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29656?

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Source: NVD / NIST