How severe is CVE-2020-5782?

CVE-2020-5782 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-5782 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5782?

CVE-2020-5782 affects Ignitenet Helios Glinq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5782?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-5782 published?

CVE-2020-5782 was published on 2020-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5782

CVE-2020-5782 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ignitenet Helios Glinq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ignitenet Helios Glinq
Published: 2020-09-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In IgniteNet HeliOS GLinq v2.2.1 r2961, if a user logs in and sets the ‘wan_type’ parameter, the wan interface for the device will become unreachable, which results in a denial of service condition for devices dependent on this connection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5782?: In IgniteNet HeliOS GLinq v2.2.1 r2961, if a user logs in and sets the ‘wan_type’ parameter, the wan interface for the device will become unreachable, which results in a denial of service condition for devices dependent on this connection.
How severe is CVE-2020-5782?: CVE-2020-5782 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-5782 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5782?: CVE-2020-5782 affects Ignitenet Helios Glinq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5782?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-5782 published?: CVE-2020-5782 was published on 2020-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-55

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ignitenet:helios_glinq:2.2.1:r2961:*:*:*:*:*:*

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