How severe is CVE-2020-5761?

CVE-2020-5761 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-2020-5761 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5761?

CVE-2020-5761 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-2020-5761?

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-2020-5761 published?

CVE-2020-5761 was published on 2020-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5761

CVE-2020-5761 is a high-severity vulnerability in Grandstream Ht801 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-835.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-835
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 CPU exhaustion due to an infinite loop in the TR-069 service. Unauthenticated remote attackers can trigger this case by sending a one character TCP message to the TR-069 service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5761?: Grandstream HT800 series firmware version 1.0.17.5 and below is vulnerable to CPU exhaustion due to an infinite loop in the TR-069 service. Unauthenticated remote attackers can trigger this case by sending a one character TCP message to the TR-069 service.
How severe is CVE-2020-5761?: CVE-2020-5761 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-2020-5761 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5761?: CVE-2020-5761 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-2020-5761?: 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-2020-5761 published?: CVE-2020-5761 was published on 2020-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

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