How severe is CVE-2020-15340?

CVE-2020-15340 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-2020-15340 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-15340?

CVE-2020-15340 primarily affects Zyxel Cloudcnm Secumanager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15340?

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-2020-15340 published?

CVE-2020-15340 was published on 2022-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-15340

CVE-2020-15340 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zyxel Cloudcnm Secumanager 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-311.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-311
Affected product: Zyxel Cloudcnm Secumanager
Published: 2022-09-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Zyxel CloudCNM SecuManager 3.1.0 and 3.1.1 has a hardcoded opt/axess/AXAssets/default_axess/axess/TR69/Handlers/turbolink/sshkeys/id_rsa SSH key.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-15340?: Zyxel CloudCNM SecuManager 3.1.0 and 3.1.1 has a hardcoded opt/axess/AXAssets/default_axess/axess/TR69/Handlers/turbolink/sshkeys/id_rsa SSH key.
How severe is CVE-2020-15340?: CVE-2020-15340 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-2020-15340 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-15340?: CVE-2020-15340 primarily affects Zyxel Cloudcnm Secumanager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15340?: 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-2020-15340 published?: CVE-2020-15340 was published on 2022-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:zyxel:cloudcnm_secumanager:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zyxel:cloudcnm_secumanager:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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