How severe is CVE-2020-9063?

CVE-2020-9063 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-9063 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9063?

CVE-2020-9063 affects Ncr Aptra Xfs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9063?

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-2020-9063 published?

CVE-2020-9063 was published on 2020-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9063

CVE-2020-9063 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ncr Aptra Xfs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Ncr Aptra Xfs
Published: 2020-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NCR SelfServ ATMs running APTRA XFS 05.01.00 or earlier do not authenticate or protect the integrity of USB HID communications between the currency dispenser and the host computer, permitting an attacker with physical access to internal ATM components the ability to inject a malicious payload and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges on the host computer by causing a buffer overflow on the host.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9063?: NCR SelfServ ATMs running APTRA XFS 05.01.00 or earlier do not authenticate or protect the integrity of USB HID communications between the currency dispenser and the host computer, permitting an attacker with physical access to internal ATM components the ability to inject a malicious payload and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges on the host computer by causing a buffer overflow on the host.
How severe is CVE-2020-9063?: CVE-2020-9063 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-9063 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9063?: CVE-2020-9063 affects Ncr Aptra Xfs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9063?: 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-2020-9063 published?: CVE-2020-9063 was published on 2020-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:ncr:aptra_xfs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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