How severe is CVE-2020-24057?

CVE-2020-24057 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-2020-24057 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-24057?

CVE-2020-24057 affects Verint S5120fd Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24057?

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-2020-24057 published?

CVE-2020-24057 was published on 2020-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-24057

CVE-2020-24057 is a high-severity vulnerability in Verint S5120fd 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Verint S5120fd Firmware
Published: 2020-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The management website of the Verint S5120FD Verint_FW_0_42 unit features a CGI endpoint ('ipfilter.cgi') that allows the user to manage network filtering on the unit. This endpoint is vulnerable to a command injection. An authenticated attacker can leverage this issue to execute arbitrary commands as 'root'.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24057?: The management website of the Verint S5120FD Verint_FW_0_42 unit features a CGI endpoint ('ipfilter.cgi') that allows the user to manage network filtering on the unit. This endpoint is vulnerable to a command injection. An authenticated attacker can leverage this issue to execute arbitrary commands as 'root'.
How severe is CVE-2020-24057?: CVE-2020-24057 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-2020-24057 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-24057?: CVE-2020-24057 affects Verint S5120fd Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24057?: 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-2020-24057 published?: CVE-2020-24057 was published on 2020-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:verint:s5120fd_firmware:verint_fw_0_42:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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