CVE-2020-23161
CVE-2020-23161 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pyres Termod4 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Pyres Termod4 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Local file inclusion in Pyrescom Termod4 time management devices before 10.04k allows authenticated remote attackers to traverse directories and read sensitive files via the Maintenance > Logs menu and manipulating the file-path in the URL.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-23161?
- Local file inclusion in Pyrescom Termod4 time management devices before 10.04k allows authenticated remote attackers to traverse directories and read sensitive files via the Maintenance > Logs menu and manipulating the file-path in the URL.
- How severe is CVE-2020-23161?
- CVE-2020-23161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-23161 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-2020-23161?
- CVE-2020-23161 affects Pyres Termod4 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-23161?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-23161 published?
- CVE-2020-23161 was published on 2021-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/Outpost24/Pyrescom-Termod-PoC
- https://outpost24.com/blog/multiple-vulnerabilities-discovered-in-Pyrescom-Termod4-smart-device
- https://pyres.com/en/solutions/termod-4/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:pyres:termod4_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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