What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-12110?

CVE-2020-12110 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 14.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-12110?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-12110. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 14.4%.

Nc200 Firmware CVE-2020-12110

CRITICAL

Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798)

2020-05-04 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass TP-Link Nc200 Firmware Nc210 Firmware Nc220 Firmware Nc230 Firmware Nc250 Firmware Nc260 Firmware Nc450 Firmware

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

May 04, 2020 - 14:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

Certain TP-Link devices have a Hardcoded Encryption Key. This affects NC200 2.1.9 build 200225, N210 1.0.9 build 200304, NC220 1.3.0 build 200304, NC230 1.3.0 build 200304, NC250 1.3.0 build 200304, NC260 1.5.2 build 200304, and NC450 1.5.3 build 200304.

AnalysisAI

Certain TP-Link devices have a Hardcoded Encryption Key. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798), which allows attackers to gain access using credentials embedded in source code. Certain TP-Link devices have a Hardcoded Encryption Key. This affects NC200 2.1.9 build 200225, N210 1.0.9 build 200304, NC220 1.3.0 build 200304, NC230 1.3.0 build 200304, NC250 1.3.0 build 200304, NC260 1.5.2 build 200304, and NC450 1.5.3 build 200304. Affected products include: Tp-Link Nc200 Firmware, Tp-Link Nc210 Firmware, Tp-Link Nc220 Firmware, Tp-Link Nc230 Firmware, Tp-Link Nc250 Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Remove hard-coded credentials, use environment variables or secrets management, rotate exposed credentials immediately.