How severe is CVE-2020-24217?

CVE-2020-24217 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-24217 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 40% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-24217?

CVE-2020-24217 primarily affects Szuray Iptv/h.264 Video Encoder Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24217?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-24217 published?

CVE-2020-24217 was published on 2020-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-24217

CVE-2020-24217 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Szuray Iptv/h.264 Video Encoder Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 40% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 40% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Szuray Iptv/h.264 Video Encoder Firmware
Published: 2020-10-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in the box application on HiSilicon based IPTV/H.264/H.265 video encoders. The file-upload endpoint does not enforce authentication. Attackers can send an unauthenticated HTTP request to upload a custom firmware component, possibly in conjunction with command injection, to achieve arbitrary code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24217?: An issue was discovered in the box application on HiSilicon based IPTV/H.264/H.265 video encoders. The file-upload endpoint does not enforce authentication. Attackers can send an unauthenticated HTTP request to upload a custom firmware component, possibly in conjunction with command injection, to achieve arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2020-24217?: CVE-2020-24217 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-24217 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 40% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-24217?: CVE-2020-24217 primarily affects Szuray Iptv/h.264 Video Encoder Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24217?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-24217 published?: CVE-2020-24217 was published on 2020-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:szuray:iptv\/h.264_video_encoder_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:szuray:iptv\/h.265_video_encoder_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:jtechdigital:h.264_iptv_encoder_1080p\@60hz_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:provideoinstruments:vecaster-hd-h264_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:provideoinstruments:vecaster-hd-hevc_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:provideoinstruments:vecaster-4k-hevc_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:provideoinstruments:vecaster-hd-sdi_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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