What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-27557?

CVE-2020-27557 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-27557?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-27557. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

Ge 131 Bt 1837836 Firmware CVE-2020-27557

MEDIUM

Insufficiently Protected Credentials (CWE-522)

2020-11-17 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Ge 131 Bt 1837836 Firmware

5.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.5 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 17, 2020 - 15:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.5

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

Unprotected Storage of Credentials vulnerability in BASETech GE-131 BT-1837836 firmware 20180921 allows local users to gain access to the video streaming username and password via SQLite files. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Insufficiently Protected Credentials (CWE-522), which allows attackers to obtain user credentials due to weak protection mechanisms. Unprotected Storage of Credentials vulnerability in BASETech GE-131 BT-1837836 firmware 20180921 allows local users to gain access to the video streaming username and password via SQLite files containing plain text credentials. Affected products include: Basetech Ge-131 Bt-1837836 Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Hash passwords with strong algorithms (bcrypt, argon2), encrypt credentials in transit and at rest, never log credentials.