How severe is CVE-2020-24053?

CVE-2020-24053 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-24053 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-24053?

CVE-2020-24053 primarily affects Moog Exvf5c-2 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24053?

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-2020-24053 published?

CVE-2020-24053 was published on 2020-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-24053

CVE-2020-24053 is a high-severity vulnerability in Moog Exvf5c-2 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Moog Exvf5c-2 Firmware
Published: 2020-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Moog EXO Series EXVF5C-2 and EXVP7C2-3 units have a hardcoded credentials vulnerability. This could cause a confidentiality issue when using the FTP, Telnet, or SSH protocols.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24053?: Moog EXO Series EXVF5C-2 and EXVP7C2-3 units have a hardcoded credentials vulnerability. This could cause a confidentiality issue when using the FTP, Telnet, or SSH protocols.
How severe is CVE-2020-24053?: CVE-2020-24053 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-24053 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-24053?: CVE-2020-24053 primarily affects Moog Exvf5c-2 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24053?: 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-2020-24053 published?: CVE-2020-24053 was published on 2020-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:moog:exvf5c-2_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moog:exvp7c2-3_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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