How severe is CVE-2020-16096?

CVE-2020-16096 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical 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-2020-16096 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-2020-16096?

CVE-2020-16096 primarily affects Gallagher Command Centre. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16096?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-16096 published?

CVE-2020-16096 was published on 2020-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-16096

CVE-2020-16096 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gallagher Command Centre with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Gallagher Command Centre
Published: 2020-09-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Gallagher Command Centre versions 8.10 prior to 8.10.1134(MR4), 8.00 prior to 8.00.1161(MR5), 7.90 prior to 7.90.991(MR5), 7.80 prior to 7.80.960(MR2), 7.70 and earlier, any operator account has access to all data that would be replicated if the system were to be (or is) attached to a multi-server environment. This can include plain text credentials for DVR systems and card details used for physical access/alarm/perimeter components.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-16096?: In Gallagher Command Centre versions 8.10 prior to 8.10.1134(MR4), 8.00 prior to 8.00.1161(MR5), 7.90 prior to 7.90.991(MR5), 7.80 prior to 7.80.960(MR2), 7.70 and earlier, any operator account has access to all data that would be replicated if the system were to be (or is) attached to a multi-server environment. This can include plain text credentials for DVR systems and card details used for physical access/alarm/perimeter components.
How severe is CVE-2020-16096?: CVE-2020-16096 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical 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-2020-16096 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-2020-16096?: CVE-2020-16096 primarily affects Gallagher Command Centre. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16096?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-16096 published?: CVE-2020-16096 was published on 2020-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.gallagher.com/Security-Advisories/CVE-2020-16096

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:gallagher:command_centre:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gallagher:command_centre:7.80.960:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gallagher:command_centre:7.90.991:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gallagher:command_centre:8.00.1161:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gallagher:command_centre:8.10.1134:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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