How severe is CVE-2020-8170?

CVE-2020-8170 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-8170 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-2020-8170?

CVE-2020-8170 affects Ui Airos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8170?

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

When was CVE-2020-8170 published?

CVE-2020-8170 was published on 2020-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-8170

CVE-2020-8170 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ui Airos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ui Airos
Published: 2020-05-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

We have recently released new version of AirMax AirOS firmware v6.3.0 for TI, XW and XM boards that fixes vulnerabilities found on AirMax AirOS v6.2.0 and prior TI, XW and XM boards, according to the description below:Multiple end-points with parameters vulnerable to reflected cross site scripting (XSS), allowing attackers to abuse the user' session information and/or account takeover of the admin user.Mitigation:Update to the latest AirMax AirOS firmware version available at the AirMax download page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8170?: We have recently released new version of AirMax AirOS firmware v6.3.0 for TI, XW and XM boards that fixes vulnerabilities found on AirMax AirOS v6.2.0 and prior TI, XW and XM boards, according to the description below:Multiple end-points with parameters vulnerable to reflected cross site scripting (XSS), allowing attackers to abuse the user' session information and/or account takeover of the admin user.Mitigation:Update to the latest AirMax AirOS firmware version available at the AirMax download page.
How severe is CVE-2020-8170?: CVE-2020-8170 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-8170 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-2020-8170?: CVE-2020-8170 affects Ui Airos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8170?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-8170 published?: CVE-2020-8170 was published on 2020-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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