How severe is CVE-2018-20960?

CVE-2018-20960 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-20960 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-20960?

CVE-2018-20960 affects Nespresso Prodigo Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20960?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-20960 published?

CVE-2018-20960 was published on 2019-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-20960

CVE-2018-20960 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nespresso Prodigo Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 4.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Nespresso Prodigo Firmware
Published: 2019-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Nespresso Prodigio devices lack Bluetooth connection security.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-20960?: Nespresso Prodigio devices lack Bluetooth connection security.
How severe is CVE-2018-20960?: CVE-2018-20960 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-20960 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-20960?: CVE-2018-20960 affects Nespresso Prodigo Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20960?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-20960 published?: CVE-2018-20960 was published on 2019-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.pentestpartners.com/security-blog/hacking-the-nespresso-prodigio-and-jura-e8-coffee-machines/

Affected products (1)

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