How severe is CVE-2020-27554?

CVE-2020-27554 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-2020-27554 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-27554?

CVE-2020-27554 affects Basetech Ge-131 Bt-1837836 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27554?

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-2020-27554 published?

CVE-2020-27554 was published on 2020-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-27554

CVE-2020-27554 is a high-severity vulnerability in Basetech Ge-131 Bt-1837836 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Basetech Ge-131 Bt-1837836 Firmware
Published: 2020-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability in BASETech GE-131 BT-1837836 firmware 20180921 exists which could leak sensitive information transmitted between the mobile app and the camera device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-27554?: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability in BASETech GE-131 BT-1837836 firmware 20180921 exists which could leak sensitive information transmitted between the mobile app and the camera device.
How severe is CVE-2020-27554?: CVE-2020-27554 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-2020-27554 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-27554?: CVE-2020-27554 affects Basetech Ge-131 Bt-1837836 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27554?: 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-2020-27554 published?: CVE-2020-27554 was published on 2020-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://infosec.rm-it.de/2020/11/04/basetech-ip-camera-analysis/#vulns

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:basetech:ge-131_bt-1837836_firmware:20180921:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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