CVE-2020-16260
CVE-2020-16260 is a high-severity vulnerability in Winstonprivacy Winston Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-862.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-862
- Affected product: Winstonprivacy Winston Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Winston 1.5.4 devices do not enforce authorization. This is exploitable from the intranet, and can be combined with other vulnerabilities for remote exploitation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-16260?
- Winston 1.5.4 devices do not enforce authorization. This is exploitable from the intranet, and can be combined with other vulnerabilities for remote exploitation.
- How severe is CVE-2020-16260?
- CVE-2020-16260 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-16260 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-16260?
- CVE-2020-16260 affects Winstonprivacy Winston Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-16260?
- 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-2020-16260 published?
- CVE-2020-16260 was published on 2020-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:winstonprivacy:winston_firmware:1.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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