How severe is CVE-2020-10972?

CVE-2020-10972 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-10972 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-10972?

CVE-2020-10972 primarily affects Wavlink Wn530hg4 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10972?

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-2020-10972 published?

CVE-2020-10972 was published on 2020-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-10972

CVE-2020-10972 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wavlink Wn530hg4 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Wavlink Wn530hg4 Firmware
Published: 2020-05-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered where a page is exposed that has the current administrator password in cleartext in the source code of the page. No authentication is required in order to reach the page (a certain live_?.shtml page with the variable syspasswd). Affected Devices: Wavlink WN530HG4, Wavlink WN531G3, and Wavlink WN572HG3

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-10972?: An issue was discovered where a page is exposed that has the current administrator password in cleartext in the source code of the page. No authentication is required in order to reach the page (a certain live_?.shtml page with the variable syspasswd). Affected Devices: Wavlink WN530HG4, Wavlink WN531G3, and Wavlink WN572HG3
How severe is CVE-2020-10972?: CVE-2020-10972 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-10972 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-10972?: CVE-2020-10972 primarily affects Wavlink Wn530hg4 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10972?: 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-2020-10972 published?: CVE-2020-10972 was published on 2020-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:wn530hg4_firmware:m30hg4.v5030.191116:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:wn531g3_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:wn572hg3_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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