How severe is CVE-2020-24056?

CVE-2020-24056 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-2020-24056 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-2020-24056?

CVE-2020-24056 primarily affects Verint 5620ptz Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24056?

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-2020-24056 published?

CVE-2020-24056 was published on 2020-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-24056

CVE-2020-24056 is a high-severity vulnerability in Verint 5620ptz 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: Verint 5620ptz Firmware
Published: 2020-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A hardcoded credentials vulnerability exists in Verint 5620PTZ Verint_FW_0_42, Verint 4320 V4320_FW_0_23, V4320_FW_0_31, and Verint S5120FD Verint_FW_0_42units. This could cause a confidentiality issue when using the FTP, Telnet, or SSH protocols.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24056?: A hardcoded credentials vulnerability exists in Verint 5620PTZ Verint_FW_0_42, Verint 4320 V4320_FW_0_23, V4320_FW_0_31, and Verint S5120FD Verint_FW_0_42units. This could cause a confidentiality issue when using the FTP, Telnet, or SSH protocols.
How severe is CVE-2020-24056?: CVE-2020-24056 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-2020-24056 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-2020-24056?: CVE-2020-24056 primarily affects Verint 5620ptz Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24056?: 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-2020-24056 published?: CVE-2020-24056 was published on 2020-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:verint:5620ptz_firmware:verint_fw_0_42:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:verint:4320_firmware:v4320_fw_0_23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:verint:4320_firmware:v4320_fw_0_31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:verint:s5120fd_firmware:verint_fw_0_42units:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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