How severe is CVE-2020-6852?

CVE-2020-6852 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-6852 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6852?

CVE-2020-6852 affects Cacagoo Tv-288zd-2mp Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6852?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-6852 published?

CVE-2020-6852 was published on 2020-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6852

CVE-2020-6852 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cacagoo Tv-288zd-2mp Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Cacagoo Tv-288zd-2mp Firmware
Published: 2020-04-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CACAGOO Cloud Storage Intelligent Camera TV-288ZD-2MP with firmware 3.4.2.0919 has weak authentication of TELNET access, leading to root privileges without any password required.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6852?: CACAGOO Cloud Storage Intelligent Camera TV-288ZD-2MP with firmware 3.4.2.0919 has weak authentication of TELNET access, leading to root privileges without any password required.
How severe is CVE-2020-6852?: CVE-2020-6852 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-6852 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6852?: CVE-2020-6852 affects Cacagoo Tv-288zd-2mp Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6852?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-6852 published?: CVE-2020-6852 was published on 2020-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:cacagoo:tv-288zd-2mp_firmware:3.4.2.0919:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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