How severe is CVE-2020-10974?

CVE-2020-10974 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-2020-10974 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-10974?

CVE-2020-10974 primarily affects Wavlink Wl-wn575a3 Firmware. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10974?

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-2020-10974 published?

CVE-2020-10974 was published on 2020-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-10974

CVE-2020-10974 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wavlink Wl-wn575a3 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% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Wavlink Wl-wn575a3 Firmware
Published: 2020-05-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered affecting a backup feature where a crafted POST request returns the current configuration of the device in cleartext, including the administrator password. No authentication is required. Affected devices: Wavlink WN575A3, Wavlink WN579G3, Wavlink WN531A6, Wavlink WN535G3, Wavlink WN530H4, Wavlink WN57X93, Wavlink WN572HG3, Wavlink WN575A4, Wavlink WN578A2, Wavlink WN579G3, Wavlink WN579X3, and Jetstream AC3000/ERAC3000

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-10974?: An issue was discovered affecting a backup feature where a crafted POST request returns the current configuration of the device in cleartext, including the administrator password. No authentication is required. Affected devices: Wavlink WN575A3, Wavlink WN579G3, Wavlink WN531A6, Wavlink WN535G3, Wavlink WN530H4, Wavlink WN57X93, Wavlink WN572HG3, Wavlink WN575A4, Wavlink WN578A2, Wavlink WN579G3, Wavlink WN579X3, and Jetstream AC3000/ERAC3000
How severe is CVE-2020-10974?: CVE-2020-10974 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-2020-10974 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-10974?: CVE-2020-10974 primarily affects Wavlink Wl-wn575a3 Firmware. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10974?: 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-2020-10974 published?: CVE-2020-10974 was published on 2020-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:wl-wn575a3_firmware:rpt75a3.v4300.180801:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:wl-wn579g3_firmware:m79x3.v5030.180719:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:wn531a6_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:wn535g3_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:wn530h4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:wn57x93_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:wn572hg3_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:wn575a4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:wn578a2_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:wn579g3_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:wn579x3_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:jetstream_ac3000_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:jetstream_erac3000_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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