How severe is CVE-2020-14157?

CVE-2020-14157 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 high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-14157 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-14157?

CVE-2020-14157 affects Abus Secvest Wireless Control Fube50001 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14157?

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-2020-14157 published?

CVE-2020-14157 was published on 2020-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-14157

CVE-2020-14157 is a high-severity vulnerability in Abus Secvest Wireless Control Fube50001 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-319.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 4.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Abus Secvest Wireless Control Fube50001 Firmware
Published: 2020-06-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The wireless-communication feature of the ABUS Secvest FUBE50001 device does not encrypt sensitive data such as PIN codes or IDs of used proximity chip keys (RFID tokens). This makes it easier for an attacker to disarm the wireless alarm system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14157?: The wireless-communication feature of the ABUS Secvest FUBE50001 device does not encrypt sensitive data such as PIN codes or IDs of used proximity chip keys (RFID tokens). This makes it easier for an attacker to disarm the wireless alarm system.
How severe is CVE-2020-14157?: CVE-2020-14157 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 high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-14157 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-14157?: CVE-2020-14157 affects Abus Secvest Wireless Control Fube50001 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14157?: 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-2020-14157 published?: CVE-2020-14157 was published on 2020-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:abus:secvest_wireless_control_fube50001_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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