How severe is CVE-2020-16097?

CVE-2020-16097 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-16097 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-16097?

CVE-2020-16097 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-2020-16097?

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-2020-16097 published?

CVE-2020-16097 was published on 2020-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-16097

CVE-2020-16097 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gallagher Command Centre with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Gallagher Command Centre
Published: 2020-09-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

On controllers running versions of v8.20 prior to vCR8.20.200221b (distributed in v8.20.1093(MR2)), v8.10 prior to vGR8.10.179 (distributed in v8.10.1211(MR5)), v8.00 prior to vGR8.00.165 (Distributed in v8.00.1228(MR6)), v7.90 prior to vGR7.90.165 (distributed in v7.90.1038(MRX)), v7.80 or earlier, It is possible to retrieve site keys used for securing MIFARE Plus and Desfire using debug ports on T Series readers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-16097?: On controllers running versions of v8.20 prior to vCR8.20.200221b (distributed in v8.20.1093(MR2)), v8.10 prior to vGR8.10.179 (distributed in v8.10.1211(MR5)), v8.00 prior to vGR8.00.165 (Distributed in v8.00.1228(MR6)), v7.90 prior to vGR7.90.165 (distributed in v7.90.1038(MRX)), v7.80 or earlier, It is possible to retrieve site keys used for securing MIFARE Plus and Desfire using debug ports on T Series readers.
How severe is CVE-2020-16097?: CVE-2020-16097 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-16097 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-16097?: CVE-2020-16097 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-2020-16097?: 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-2020-16097 published?: CVE-2020-16097 was published on 2020-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.gallagher.com/Security-Advisories/CVE-2020-16097

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:gallagher:command_centre:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gallagher:command_centre:7.90.1038:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gallagher:command_centre:8.00.1228:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gallagher:command_centre:8.10.1211:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gallagher:command_centre:8.20.1093:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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