How severe is CVE-2020-28999?

CVE-2020-28999 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-28999 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-28999?

CVE-2020-28999 affects Mygeeni Gnc-cw013 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28999?

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-2020-28999 published?

CVE-2020-28999 was published on 2021-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-28999

CVE-2020-28999 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mygeeni Gnc-cw013 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Mygeeni Gnc-cw013 Firmware
Published: 2021-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Apexis Streaming Video Web Application on Geeni GNC-CW013 doorbell 1.8.1 devices. A remote attacker can take full control of the camera with a high-privileged account. The vulnerability exists because a static username and password are compiled into a shared library (libhipcam.so) used to provide the streaming camera service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-28999?: An issue was discovered in Apexis Streaming Video Web Application on Geeni GNC-CW013 doorbell 1.8.1 devices. A remote attacker can take full control of the camera with a high-privileged account. The vulnerability exists because a static username and password are compiled into a shared library (libhipcam.so) used to provide the streaming camera service.
How severe is CVE-2020-28999?: CVE-2020-28999 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-28999 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-28999?: CVE-2020-28999 affects Mygeeni Gnc-cw013 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28999?: 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-2020-28999 published?: CVE-2020-28999 was published on 2021-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:mygeeni:gnc-cw013_firmware:1.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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