How severe is CVE-2020-27523?

CVE-2020-27523 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-27523 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-2020-27523?

CVE-2020-27523 affects Mersive Solstice Pod Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27523?

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-2020-27523 published?

CVE-2020-27523 was published on 2020-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-27523

CVE-2020-27523 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mersive Solstice Pod Firmware 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-134.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Mersive Solstice Pod Firmware
Published: 2020-11-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Solstice-Pod up to 5.0.2 WEBRTC server mishandles the format-string specifiers %x; %p; %c and %s in the screen_key, display_name, browser_name, and operation_system parameter during the authentication process. This may crash the server and force Solstice-Pod to reboot, which leads to a denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-27523?: Solstice-Pod up to 5.0.2 WEBRTC server mishandles the format-string specifiers %x; %p; %c and %s in the screen_key, display_name, browser_name, and operation_system parameter during the authentication process. This may crash the server and force Solstice-Pod to reboot, which leads to a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2020-27523?: CVE-2020-27523 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-27523 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-2020-27523?: CVE-2020-27523 affects Mersive Solstice Pod Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27523?: 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-2020-27523 published?: CVE-2020-27523 was published on 2020-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:mersive:solstice_pod_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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