CVE-2020-16246
CVE-2020-16246 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ge S2020 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Ge S2020 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The affected Reason S20 Ethernet Switch is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS), which may allow attackers to trick users into following a link or navigating to a page that posts a malicious JavaScript statement to the vulnerable site, causing the malicious JavaScript to be rendered by the site and executed by the victim client.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-16246?
- The affected Reason S20 Ethernet Switch is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS), which may allow attackers to trick users into following a link or navigating to a page that posts a malicious JavaScript statement to the vulnerable site, causing the malicious JavaScript to be rendered by the site and executed by the victim client.
- How severe is CVE-2020-16246?
- CVE-2020-16246 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-16246 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-16246?
- CVE-2020-16246 primarily affects Ge S2020 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-2020-16246?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-16246 published?
- CVE-2020-16246 was published on 2020-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:ge:s2020_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ge:s2024_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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