How severe is CVE-2020-6790?

CVE-2020-6790 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-2020-6790 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6790?

CVE-2020-6790 affects Bosch Video Streaming Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6790?

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-2020-6790 published?

CVE-2020-6790 was published on 2021-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6790

CVE-2020-6790 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bosch Video Streaming Gateway 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% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Bosch Video Streaming Gateway
Published: 2021-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Calling an executable through an Uncontrolled Search Path Element in the Bosch Video Streaming Gateway installer up to and including version 6.45.10 potentially allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system. A prerequisite is that the victim is tricked into placing a malicious exe in the same directory where the installer is started from.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6790?: Calling an executable through an Uncontrolled Search Path Element in the Bosch Video Streaming Gateway installer up to and including version 6.45.10 potentially allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system. A prerequisite is that the victim is tricked into placing a malicious exe in the same directory where the installer is started from.
How severe is CVE-2020-6790?: CVE-2020-6790 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-2020-6790 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6790?: CVE-2020-6790 affects Bosch Video Streaming Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6790?: 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-2020-6790 published?: CVE-2020-6790 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 (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bosch:video_streaming_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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