How severe is CVE-2020-23160?

CVE-2020-23160 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-23160 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-23160?

CVE-2020-23160 affects Pyres Termod4 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-23160?

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-2020-23160 published?

CVE-2020-23160 was published on 2021-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-23160

CVE-2020-23160 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pyres Termod4 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Pyres Termod4 Firmware
Published: 2021-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Remote code execution in Pyrescom Termod4 time management devices before 10.04k allows authenticated remote attackers to arbitrary commands as root on the devices.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-23160?: Remote code execution in Pyrescom Termod4 time management devices before 10.04k allows authenticated remote attackers to arbitrary commands as root on the devices.
How severe is CVE-2020-23160?: CVE-2020-23160 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-23160 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-23160?: CVE-2020-23160 affects Pyres Termod4 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23160?: 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-2020-23160 published?: CVE-2020-23160 was published on 2021-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:pyres:termod4_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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