How severe is CVE-2020-24218?

CVE-2020-24218 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-2020-24218 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-24218?

CVE-2020-24218 primarily affects Szuray Iptv/h.264 Video Encoder 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-2020-24218?

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-2020-24218 published?

CVE-2020-24218 was published on 2020-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-24218

CVE-2020-24218 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Szuray Iptv/h.264 Video Encoder Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Szuray Iptv/h.264 Video Encoder Firmware
Published: 2020-10-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered on URayTech IPTV/H.264/H.265 video encoders through 1.97. Attackers can log in as root via the password that is hard-coded in the executable file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24218?: An issue was discovered on URayTech IPTV/H.264/H.265 video encoders through 1.97. Attackers can log in as root via the password that is hard-coded in the executable file.
How severe is CVE-2020-24218?: CVE-2020-24218 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-2020-24218 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-24218?: CVE-2020-24218 primarily affects Szuray Iptv/h.264 Video Encoder 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-2020-24218?: 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-2020-24218 published?: CVE-2020-24218 was published on 2020-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:szuray:iptv\/h.264_video_encoder_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:szuray:iptv\/h.265_video_encoder_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Szuray Iptv/h.264 Video Encoder Firmware

CVE-2020-24217 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): An issue was discovered in the box application on HiSilicon based IPTV/H.264/H.265 video encoders. The file-upload…
CVE-2020-24215 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): An issue was discovered in the box application on HiSilicon based IPTV/H.264/H.265 video encoders. Attackers can use…
CVE-2020-24214 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): An issue was discovered in the box application on HiSilicon based IPTV/H.264/H.265 video encoders. Attackers can send a…
CVE-2020-24219 — High (CVSS 7.5): An issue was discovered on URayTech IPTV/H.264/H.265 video encoders through 1.97. Attackers can send crafted…
CVE-2020-24216 — High (CVSS 7.5): An issue was discovered in the box application on HiSilicon based IPTV/H.264/H.265 video encoders. When the…

All CVEs affecting Szuray Iptv/h.264 Video Encoder Firmware →

Other CWE-798 (Use of Hard-coded Credentials) vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-13768 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Gardyn devices expose a privileged iothubowner key. Access to this key will allow a malicious user to invoke an IoTHub…
CVE-2026-45631 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Dokploy is a free, self-hostable Platform as a Service (PaaS). From 0.27.0 to before 0.29.3, a hardcoded…
CVE-2026-22769 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines, versions prior to 6.0.3.1 HF1, contain a hardcoded credential vulnerability.…
CVE-2025-42890 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): SQL Anywhere Monitor (Non-GUI) baked credentials into the code,exposing the resources or functionality to unintended…
CVE-2025-7503 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): An OEM IP camera manufactured by Shenzhen Liandian Communication Technology LTD exposes a Telnet service (port 23) with…
CVE-2025-20309 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): A vulnerability in Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Unified CM) and Cisco Unified Communications Manager Session…

Browse all CWE-798 (Use of Hard-coded Credentials) vulnerabilities →