CVE-2020-16279
CVE-2020-16279 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Rangee Rangeeos 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-78.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Rangee Rangeeos
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Kommbox component in Rangee GmbH RangeeOS 8.0.4 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution due to untrusted user supplied input being passed to the command line without sanitization.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-16279?
- The Kommbox component in Rangee GmbH RangeeOS 8.0.4 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution due to untrusted user supplied input being passed to the command line without sanitization.
- How severe is CVE-2020-16279?
- CVE-2020-16279 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-2020-16279 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-16279?
- CVE-2020-16279 affects Rangee Rangeeos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-16279?
- 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-2020-16279 published?
- CVE-2020-16279 was published on 2020-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:rangee:rangeeos:8.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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