How severe is CVE-2020-7824?

CVE-2020-7824 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-7824 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7824?

CVE-2020-7824 affects Ericssonlg Ipecs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7824?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-7824 published?

CVE-2020-7824 was published on 2020-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7824

CVE-2020-7824 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ericssonlg Ipecs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Ericssonlg Ipecs
Published: 2020-08-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of iPECS could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to get administrator permission. The vulnerability is due to insecure permission when handling session cookies. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by modification the cookie value to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker access to sensitive device information, which includes configuration files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7824?: A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of iPECS could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to get administrator permission. The vulnerability is due to insecure permission when handling session cookies. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by modification the cookie value to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker access to sensitive device information, which includes configuration files.
How severe is CVE-2020-7824?: CVE-2020-7824 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-7824 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7824?: CVE-2020-7824 affects Ericssonlg Ipecs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7824?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-7824 published?: CVE-2020-7824 was published on 2020-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ericssonlg:ipecs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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