How severe is CVE-2020-9045?

CVE-2020-9045 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-9045 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9045?

CVE-2020-9045 primarily affects Tyco Victor Video Management System. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9045?

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-2020-9045 published?

CVE-2020-9045 was published on 2020-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9045

CVE-2020-9045 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Tyco Victor Video Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Tyco Victor Video Management System
Published: 2020-05-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

During installation or upgrade to Software House C•CURE 9000 v2.70 and American Dynamics victor Video Management System v5.2, the credentials of the user used to perform the installation or upgrade are logged in a file. The install log file persists after the installation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9045?: During installation or upgrade to Software House C•CURE 9000 v2.70 and American Dynamics victor Video Management System v5.2, the credentials of the user used to perform the installation or upgrade are logged in a file. The install log file persists after the installation.
How severe is CVE-2020-9045?: CVE-2020-9045 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-9045 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9045?: CVE-2020-9045 primarily affects Tyco Victor Video Management System. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9045?: 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-2020-9045 published?: CVE-2020-9045 was published on 2020-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:tyco:victor_video_management_system:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:johnsoncontrols:c-cure_9000_firmware:2.70:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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