CVE-2020-6959

Description

The following versions of MAXPRO VMS and NVR, MAXPRO VMS:HNMSWVMS prior to Version VMS560 Build 595 T2-Patch, HNMSWVMSLT prior to Version VMS560 Build 595 T2-Patch, MAXPRO NVR: MAXPRO NVR XE prior to Version NVR 5.6 Build 595 T2-Patch, MAXPRO NVR SE prior to Version NVR 5.6 Build 595 T2-Patch, MAXPRO NVR PE prior to Version NVR 5.6 Build 595 T2-Patch, and MPNVRSWXX prior to Version NVR 5.6 Build 595 T2-Patch are vulnerable to an unsafe deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker may be able to remotely modify deserialized data without authentication using a specially crafted web request, resulting in remote code execution.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.93% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory us-cert.gov
Affected: n/a Honeywell Maxpro VMS & NVR
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-021-01 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6959?
CVE-2020-6959 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-6959?
To fix CVE-2020-6959, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-6959 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-6959 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-6959?
CVE-2020-6959 affects n/a Honeywell Maxpro VMS & NVR.
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