How severe is CVE-2020-13712?

CVE-2020-13712 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-13712 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13712?

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.

Does CVE-2020-13712 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-13712 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-5933.

When was CVE-2020-13712 published?

CVE-2020-13712 was published on 2024-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-13712

CVE-2020-13712 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-5933
Weakness: CWE-78
Published: 2024-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A command injection is possible through the user interface, allowing arbitrary command execution as the root user. oMG2000 running MGOS 3.15.1 or earlier is affected. MG90 running MGOS 4.2.1 or earlier is affected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-13712?: A command injection is possible through the user interface, allowing arbitrary command execution as the root user. oMG2000 running MGOS 3.15.1 or earlier is affected. MG90 running MGOS 4.2.1 or earlier is affected.
How severe is CVE-2020-13712?: CVE-2020-13712 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-13712 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13712?: 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.
Does CVE-2020-13712 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-13712 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-5933.
When was CVE-2020-13712 published?: CVE-2020-13712 was published on 2024-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://source.sierrawireless.com/-/media/support_downloads/security-bulletins/pdf/swi-psa-2020-006---mgos-security-update.ashx

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