CVE-2020-9420

Name: CVE-2020-9420
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-14T01:15:10.273+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9420 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The login password of the web administrative dashboard in Arcadyan Wifi routers VRV9506JAC23 is sent in cleartext, allowing an attacker to sniff and intercept traffic to learn the administrative credentials to the router.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The login password of the web administrative dashboard in Arcadyan Wifi routers VRV9506JAC23 is sent in cleartext, allowing an attacker to sniff and intercept traffic to learn the administrative credentials to the router.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Arcadyan	Vrv9506jac23 Firmware	All versions

References

https://gist.github.com/AsherDLL/03d0762b5a535e300f1121caebe333ceExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/AsherDLL/03d0762b5a535e300f1121caebe333ceExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9420?

How severe is CVE-2020-9420?

CVE-2020-9420 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9420?

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