What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-24218?

CVE-2020-24218 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: 2.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-24218?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-24218. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 2.0%.

Iptv H 264 Video Encoder Firmware CVE-2020-24218

CRITICAL

Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798)

2020-10-06 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Iptv H 264 Video Encoder Firmware Iptv H 265 Video Encoder 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

Oct 06, 2020 - 14:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

An issue was discovered on URayTech IPTV/H.264/H.265 video encoders through 1.97. Attackers can log in as root via the password that is hard-coded in the executable file.

AnalysisAI

An issue was discovered on URayTech IPTV/H.264/H.265 video encoders through 1.97. 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. An issue was discovered on URayTech IPTV/H.264/H.265 video encoders through 1.97. Attackers can log in as root via the password that is hard-coded in the executable file. Affected products include: Szuray Iptv\/H.264 Video Encoder Firmware, Szuray Iptv\/H.265 Video Encoder Firmware. Version information: through 1.97..

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.