CVE-2020-12773

Realtek ADSL/PON Modem SoC - Security Misconfiguration

Description

A security misconfiguration vulnerability exists in the SDK of some Realtek ADSL/PON Modem SoC firmware, which allows attackers using a default password to execute arbitrary commands remotely via the build-in network monitoring tool.

Remediation

Solution:

Contact Realtek Semi. Corp. for mitigation.

9.6

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.41%

Third-Party Advisory org.tw

Affected: Realtek ADSL/PON Modem SoC

References

Link	Tags
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-3681-2a3f6-1.html	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-12773?: CVE-2020-12773 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-12773?: To fix CVE-2020-12773: Contact Realtek Semi. Corp. for mitigation.
Is CVE-2020-12773 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-12773 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-12773?: CVE-2020-12773 affects Realtek ADSL/PON Modem SoC.

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