How severe is CVE-2020-13224?

CVE-2020-13224 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-13224 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-13224?

CVE-2020-13224 primarily affects Tp-link Nc200 Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13224?

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-2020-13224 published?

CVE-2020-13224 was published on 2020-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-13224

CVE-2020-13224 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Nc200 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Tp-link Nc200 Firmware
Published: 2020-06-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

TP-LINK NC200 devices through 2.1.10 build 200401, NC210 devices through 1.0.10 build 200401, NC220 devices through 1.3.1 build 200401, NC230 devices through 1.3.1 build 200401, NC250 devices through 1.3.1 build 200401, NC260 devices through 1.5.3 build_200401, and NC450 devices through 1.5.4 build 200401 have a Buffer Overflow

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-13224?: TP-LINK NC200 devices through 2.1.10 build 200401, NC210 devices through 1.0.10 build 200401, NC220 devices through 1.3.1 build 200401, NC230 devices through 1.3.1 build 200401, NC250 devices through 1.3.1 build 200401, NC260 devices through 1.5.3 build_200401, and NC450 devices through 1.5.4 build 200401 have a Buffer Overflow
How severe is CVE-2020-13224?: CVE-2020-13224 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-13224 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-13224?: CVE-2020-13224 primarily affects Tp-link Nc200 Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13224?: 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-2020-13224 published?: CVE-2020-13224 was published on 2020-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

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