CVE-2020-8009

Name: CVE-2020-8009
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-27T14:15:11.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8009 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. AVB MOTU devices through 2020-01-22 allow /.. Directory Traversal, as demonstrated by reading the /etc/passwd file.. EPSS estimates a 1.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

AVB MOTU devices through 2020-01-22 allow /.. Directory Traversal, as demonstrated by reading the /etc/passwd file.

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

1.65%

73.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Motu	Avb Firmware	<= 2020-01-22

References

https://www.securenetworkinc.com/news/2020/1/22/new-vulnerability-motu-avb-directory-traversalExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.securenetworkinc.com/news/2020/1/22/new-vulnerability-motu-avb-directory-traversalExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 27, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8009?

AVB MOTU devices through 2020-01-22 allow /.. Directory Traversal, as demonstrated by reading the /etc/passwd file.

How severe is CVE-2020-8009?

CVE-2020-8009 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8009?

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-2020-8009?

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Source: NVD / NIST