How severe is CVE-2020-28695?

CVE-2020-28695 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-28695 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-28695?

CVE-2020-28695 affects Askey Rtf3505vw-n1 Br Sv G000 R3505vwn1001 S32 7 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28695?

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-2020-28695 published?

CVE-2020-28695 was published on 2021-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-28695

CVE-2020-28695 is a high-severity vulnerability in Askey Rtf3505vw-n1 Br Sv G000 R3505vwn1001 S32 7 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 8.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Askey Rtf3505vw-n1 Br Sv G000 R3505vwn1001 S32 7 Firmware
Published: 2021-03-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Askey Fiber Router RTF3505VW-N1 BR_SV_g000_R3505VWN1001_s32_7 devices allow Remote Code Execution and retrieval of admin credentials to log into the Dashboard or login via SSH, leading to code execution as root.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-28695?: Askey Fiber Router RTF3505VW-N1 BR_SV_g000_R3505VWN1001_s32_7 devices allow Remote Code Execution and retrieval of admin credentials to log into the Dashboard or login via SSH, leading to code execution as root.
How severe is CVE-2020-28695?: CVE-2020-28695 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-28695 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-28695?: CVE-2020-28695 affects Askey Rtf3505vw-n1 Br Sv G000 R3505vwn1001 S32 7 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28695?: 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-2020-28695 published?: CVE-2020-28695 was published on 2021-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cr1pt0.medium.com/cve-2020-28695-8f8d618ac0b

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:askey:rtf3505vw-n1_br_sv_g000_r3505vwn1001_s32_7_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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