How severe is CVE-2020-9048?

CVE-2020-9048 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2020-9048 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9048?

CVE-2020-9048 primarily affects Johnsoncontrols Victor Web Client. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9048?

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

When was CVE-2020-9048 published?

CVE-2020-9048 was published on 2020-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9048

CVE-2020-9048 is a high-severity vulnerability in Johnsoncontrols Victor Web Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Johnsoncontrols Victor Web Client
Published: 2020-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in specified versions of American Dynamics victor Web Client and Software House CCURE Web Client could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker on the network to delete arbitrary files on the system or render the system unusable by conducting a Denial of Service attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9048?: A vulnerability in specified versions of American Dynamics victor Web Client and Software House CCURE Web Client could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker on the network to delete arbitrary files on the system or render the system unusable by conducting a Denial of Service attack.
How severe is CVE-2020-9048?: CVE-2020-9048 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2020-9048 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9048?: CVE-2020-9048 primarily affects Johnsoncontrols Victor Web Client. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9048?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-9048 published?: CVE-2020-9048 was published on 2020-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:johnsoncontrols:victor_web_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tyco:c-cure_web_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Other CWE-732 (Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource) vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-9508 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Incorrect permission settings on a critical resource in Suprema BioStar 2 (versions 2.9.3 through 2.9.11) that allow…
CVE-2025-14988 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): A security issue has been identified in ibaPDA that could allow unauthorized actions on the file system under certain…
CVE-2025-69426 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The Ruckus vRIoT IoT Controller firmware versions prior to 3.0.0.0 (GA) contain hardcoded credentials for an operating…
CVE-2025-12004 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability in The Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - Lockdown…
CVE-2014-125121 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Array Networks vAPV (version 8.3.2.17) and vxAG (version 9.2.0.34) appliances are affected by a privilege escalation…
CVE-2025-46093 — Critical (CVSS 9.9): LiquidFiles before 4.1.2 supports FTP SITE CHMOD for mode 6777 (setuid and setgid), which allows FTPDrop users to…

Browse all CWE-732 (Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource) vulnerabilities →