How severe is CVE-2020-16204?

CVE-2020-16204 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-16204 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-16204?

CVE-2020-16204 primarily affects Redlion N-tron 702-w Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16204?

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-2020-16204 published?

CVE-2020-16204 was published on 2020-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-16204

CVE-2020-16204 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Redlion N-tron 702-w Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-912.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-912
Affected product: Redlion N-tron 702-w Firmware
Published: 2020-09-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The affected product is vulnerable due to an undocumented interface found on the device, which may allow an attacker to execute commands as root on the device on the N-Tron 702-W / 702M12-W (all versions).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-16204?: The affected product is vulnerable due to an undocumented interface found on the device, which may allow an attacker to execute commands as root on the device on the N-Tron 702-W / 702M12-W (all versions).
How severe is CVE-2020-16204?: CVE-2020-16204 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-16204 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-16204?: CVE-2020-16204 primarily affects Redlion N-tron 702-w Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16204?: 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-2020-16204 published?: CVE-2020-16204 was published on 2020-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:redlion:n-tron_702-w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redlion:n-tron_702m12-w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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