How severe is CVE-2020-6981?

CVE-2020-6981 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-2020-6981 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6981?

CVE-2020-6981 primarily affects Moxa Eds-g516e Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6981?

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-2020-6981 published?

CVE-2020-6981 was published on 2020-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6981

CVE-2020-6981 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Moxa Eds-g516e 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Moxa Eds-g516e Firmware
Published: 2020-03-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Moxa EDS-G516E Series firmware, Version 5.2 or lower, an attacker may gain access to the system without proper authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6981?: In Moxa EDS-G516E Series firmware, Version 5.2 or lower, an attacker may gain access to the system without proper authentication.
How severe is CVE-2020-6981?: CVE-2020-6981 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-2020-6981 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6981?: CVE-2020-6981 primarily affects Moxa Eds-g516e Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6981?: 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-2020-6981 published?: CVE-2020-6981 was published on 2020-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-056-04

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:moxa:eds-g516e_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:eds-510e_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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