How severe is CVE-2020-15785?

CVE-2020-15785 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-15785 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-15785?

CVE-2020-15785 affects Siemens Siveillance Video Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15785?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-15785 published?

CVE-2020-15785 was published on 2020-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-15785

CVE-2020-15785 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Siveillance Video Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Siemens Siveillance Video Client
Published: 2020-09-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Siveillance Video Client (All versions). In environments where Windows NTLM authentication is enabled the affected client application transmits usernames to the server in cleartext. This could allow an attacker in a privileged network position to obtain valid adminstrator login names and use this information to launch further attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-15785?: A vulnerability has been identified in Siveillance Video Client (All versions). In environments where Windows NTLM authentication is enabled the affected client application transmits usernames to the server in cleartext. This could allow an attacker in a privileged network position to obtain valid adminstrator login names and use this information to launch further attacks.
How severe is CVE-2020-15785?: CVE-2020-15785 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-15785 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-15785?: CVE-2020-15785 affects Siemens Siveillance Video Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15785?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-15785 published?: CVE-2020-15785 was published on 2020-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:siveillance_video_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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