How severe is CVE-2020-5760?

CVE-2020-5760 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-5760 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5760?

CVE-2020-5760 primarily affects Grandstream Ht801 Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5760?

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-2020-5760 published?

CVE-2020-5760 was published on 2020-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5760

CVE-2020-5760 is a high-severity vulnerability in Grandstream Ht801 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Grandstream Ht801 Firmware
Published: 2020-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Grandstream HT800 series firmware version 1.0.17.5 and below is vulnerable to an OS command injection vulnerability. Unauthenticated remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands as root by crafting a special configuration file and sending a crafted SIP message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5760?: Grandstream HT800 series firmware version 1.0.17.5 and below is vulnerable to an OS command injection vulnerability. Unauthenticated remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands as root by crafting a special configuration file and sending a crafted SIP message.
How severe is CVE-2020-5760?: CVE-2020-5760 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-5760 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5760?: CVE-2020-5760 primarily affects Grandstream Ht801 Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5760?: 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-2020-5760 published?: CVE-2020-5760 was published on 2020-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

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