How severe is CVE-2020-6007?

CVE-2020-6007 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-6007 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6007?

CVE-2020-6007 affects Philips Hue Bridge V2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6007?

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-2020-6007 published?

CVE-2020-6007 was published on 2020-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6007

CVE-2020-6007 is a high-severity vulnerability in Philips Hue Bridge V2 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.9)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Philips Hue Bridge V2 Firmware
Published: 2020-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Philips Hue Bridge model 2.X prior to and including version 1935144020 contains a Heap-based Buffer Overflow when handling a long ZCL string during the commissioning phase, resulting in a remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6007?: Philips Hue Bridge model 2.X prior to and including version 1935144020 contains a Heap-based Buffer Overflow when handling a long ZCL string during the commissioning phase, resulting in a remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2020-6007?: CVE-2020-6007 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-6007 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6007?: CVE-2020-6007 affects Philips Hue Bridge V2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6007?: 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-2020-6007 published?: CVE-2020-6007 was published on 2020-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:philips:hue_bridge_v2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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