How severe is CVE-2020-24396?

CVE-2020-24396 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-2020-24396 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-24396?

CVE-2020-24396 primarily affects Hom.ee Brain Cube Core. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24396?

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-2020-24396 published?

CVE-2020-24396 was published on 2021-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-24396

CVE-2020-24396 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hom.ee Brain Cube Core 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Hom.ee Brain Cube Core
Published: 2021-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

homee Brain Cube v2 (2.28.2 and 2.28.4) devices have sensitive SSH keys within downloadable and unencrypted firmware images. This allows remote attackers to use the support server as a SOCKS proxy.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24396?: homee Brain Cube v2 (2.28.2 and 2.28.4) devices have sensitive SSH keys within downloadable and unencrypted firmware images. This allows remote attackers to use the support server as a SOCKS proxy.
How severe is CVE-2020-24396?: CVE-2020-24396 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-2020-24396 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-24396?: CVE-2020-24396 primarily affects Hom.ee Brain Cube Core. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24396?: 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-2020-24396 published?: CVE-2020-24396 was published on 2021-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:hom.ee:brain_cube_core:2.28.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hom.ee:brain_cube_core:2.28.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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