How severe is CVE-2020-16206?

CVE-2020-16206 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-16206 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-16206?

CVE-2020-16206 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-2020-16206?

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-2020-16206 published?

CVE-2020-16206 was published on 2020-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-16206

CVE-2020-16206 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Redlion N-tron 702-w Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.0)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Redlion N-tron 702-w Firmware
Published: 2020-09-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The affected product is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting, which may allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code to gain access to sensitive data on the N-Tron 702-W / 702M12-W (all versions).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-16206?: The affected product is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting, which may allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code to gain access to sensitive data on the N-Tron 702-W / 702M12-W (all versions).
How severe is CVE-2020-16206?: CVE-2020-16206 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-16206 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-16206?: CVE-2020-16206 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-2020-16206?: 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-2020-16206 published?: CVE-2020-16206 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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