How severe is CVE-2020-6785?

CVE-2020-6785 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-2020-6785 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6785?

CVE-2020-6785 primarily affects Bosch Video Management System. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6785?

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-2020-6785 published?

CVE-2020-6785 was published on 2021-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6785

CVE-2020-6785 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bosch Video Management System 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Bosch Video Management System
Published: 2021-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Loading a DLL through an Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Bosch BVMS and BVMS Viewer in versions 10.1.0, 10.0.1, 10.0.0 and 9.0.0 and older potentially allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system. This affects both the installer as well as the installed application. This also affects Bosch DIVAR IP 7000 R2, Bosch DIVAR IP all-in-one 5000 and Bosch DIVAR IP all-in-one 7000 with installers and installed BVMS versions prior to BVMS 10.1.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6785?: Loading a DLL through an Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Bosch BVMS and BVMS Viewer in versions 10.1.0, 10.0.1, 10.0.0 and 9.0.0 and older potentially allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system. This affects both the installer as well as the installed application. This also affects Bosch DIVAR IP 7000 R2, Bosch DIVAR IP all-in-one 5000 and Bosch DIVAR IP all-in-one 7000 with installers and installed BVMS versions prior to BVMS 10.1.1.
How severe is CVE-2020-6785?: CVE-2020-6785 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-2020-6785 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6785?: CVE-2020-6785 primarily affects Bosch Video Management System. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6785?: 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-2020-6785 published?: CVE-2020-6785 was published on 2021-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://psirt.bosch.com/security-advisories/bosch-sa-835563-bt.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:bosch:video_management_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bosch:video_management_system_viewer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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