How severe is CVE-2020-1829?

CVE-2020-1829 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-2020-1829 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-2020-1829?

CVE-2020-1829 primarily affects Huawei Nip6800 Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1829?

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-2020-1829 published?

CVE-2020-1829 was published on 2020-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-1829

CVE-2020-1829 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-415.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-415
Affected product: Huawei Nip6800 Firmware
Published: 2020-02-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Huawei NIP6800 versions V500R001C30 and V500R001C60SPC500; and Secospace USG6600 and USG9500 versions V500R001C30SPC200, V500R001C30SPC600, and V500R001C60SPC500 have a vulnerability that the IPSec module handles a message improperly. Attackers can send specific message to cause double free memory. This may compromise normal service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-1829?: Huawei NIP6800 versions V500R001C30 and V500R001C60SPC500; and Secospace USG6600 and USG9500 versions V500R001C30SPC200, V500R001C30SPC600, and V500R001C60SPC500 have a vulnerability that the IPSec module handles a message improperly. Attackers can send specific message to cause double free memory. This may compromise normal service.
How severe is CVE-2020-1829?: CVE-2020-1829 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-2020-1829 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-2020-1829?: CVE-2020-1829 primarily affects Huawei Nip6800 Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1829?: 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-2020-1829 published?: CVE-2020-1829 was published on 2020-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200212-03-ipsec-en

Affected products (8)

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

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