How severe is CVE-2020-26097?

CVE-2020-26097 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-2020-26097 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-26097?

CVE-2020-26097 primarily affects Planet Nvr-915 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-2020-26097?

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-2020-26097 published?

CVE-2020-26097 was published on 2020-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-26097

CVE-2020-26097 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Planet Nvr-915 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: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Planet Nvr-915 Firmware
Published: 2020-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The firmware of the PLANET Technology Corp NVR-915 and NVR-1615 before 2020-10-28 embeds default credentials for root access via telnet. By exposing telnet on the Internet, remote root access on the device is possible. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-26097?: The firmware of the PLANET Technology Corp NVR-915 and NVR-1615 before 2020-10-28 embeds default credentials for root access via telnet. By exposing telnet on the Internet, remote root access on the device is possible. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer
How severe is CVE-2020-26097?: CVE-2020-26097 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-2020-26097 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-26097?: CVE-2020-26097 primarily affects Planet Nvr-915 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-2020-26097?: 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-2020-26097 published?: CVE-2020-26097 was published on 2020-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.sec-research.com/1604584604-hard-coded-credentials-in-netzwerk-videorekorder-planet-nvr-915.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:planet:nvr-915_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:planet:nvr-1615_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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