CVE-2020-9501

Name: CVE-2020-9501
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-13T16:15:13.2+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9501 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Attackers can obtain Cloud Key information from the Dahua Web P2P control in specific ways. Cloud Key is used to authenticate the connection between the client tool and the platform. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Attackers can obtain Cloud Key information from the Dahua Web P2P control in specific ways. Cloud Key is used to authenticate the connection between the client tool and the platform. An attacker may use the leaked Cloud Key to impersonate the client to connect to the platform, resulting in additional consumption of platform server resources. Versions with Build time before April 2020 are affected.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dahuasecurity	Web P2p	< 2020-04

References

https://www.dahuasecurity.com/support/cybersecurity/details/757Vendor Advisory
https://www.dahuasecurity.com/support/cybersecurity/details/757Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 13, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9501?

How severe is CVE-2020-9501?

CVE-2020-9501 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9501?

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