How severe is CVE-2020-1815?

CVE-2020-1815 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 none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-1815 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-1815?

CVE-2020-1815 primarily affects Huawei Nip6800 Firmware. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1815?

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-2020-1815 published?

CVE-2020-1815 was published on 2020-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-1815

CVE-2020-1815 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Nip6800 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-401.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-401
Affected product: Huawei Nip6800 Firmware
Published: 2020-02-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Huawei NIP6800 versions V500R001C30, V500R001C60SPC500, and V500R005C00; Secospace USG6600 and USG9500 versions V500R001C30SPC200, V500R001C30SPC600, V500R001C60SPC500, and V500R005C00 have a memory leak vulnerability. The software does not sufficiently track and release allocated memory while parse certain message, the attacker sends the message continuously that could consume remaining memory. Successful exploit could cause memory exhaust.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-1815?: Huawei NIP6800 versions V500R001C30, V500R001C60SPC500, and V500R005C00; Secospace USG6600 and USG9500 versions V500R001C30SPC200, V500R001C30SPC600, V500R001C60SPC500, and V500R005C00 have a memory leak vulnerability. The software does not sufficiently track and release allocated memory while parse certain message, the attacker sends the message continuously that could consume remaining memory. Successful exploit could cause memory exhaust.
How severe is CVE-2020-1815?: CVE-2020-1815 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 none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-1815 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-1815?: CVE-2020-1815 primarily affects Huawei Nip6800 Firmware. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1815?: 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-2020-1815 published?: CVE-2020-1815 was published on 2020-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200212-02-firewall-en

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:nip6800_firmware:v500r001c30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:nip6800_firmware:v500r001c60spc500:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:nip6800_firmware:v500r005c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:secospace_usg6600_firmware:v500r001c30spc200:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:secospace_usg6600_firmware:v500r001c30spc600:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:secospace_usg6600_firmware:v500r001c60spc500:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:secospace_usg6600_firmware:v500r005c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:usg9500_firmware:v500r001c30spc200:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:usg9500_firmware:v500r001c30spc600:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:usg9500_firmware:v500r001c60spc500:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:usg9500_firmware:v500r005c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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