How severe is CVE-2020-9090?

CVE-2020-9090 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-9090 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9090?

CVE-2020-9090 affects Huawei Fusionaccess. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9090?

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-2020-9090 published?

CVE-2020-9090 was published on 2020-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9090

CVE-2020-9090 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Fusionaccess with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Huawei Fusionaccess
Published: 2020-10-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

FusionAccess version 6.5.1 has an improper authorization vulnerability. A command is authorized with incorrect privilege. Attackers with other privilege can execute the command to exploit this vulnerability. This may compromise normal service of the affected product.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9090?: FusionAccess version 6.5.1 has an improper authorization vulnerability. A command is authorized with incorrect privilege. Attackers with other privilege can execute the command to exploit this vulnerability. This may compromise normal service of the affected product.
How severe is CVE-2020-9090?: CVE-2020-9090 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-9090 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9090?: CVE-2020-9090 affects Huawei Fusionaccess. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9090?: 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-2020-9090 published?: CVE-2020-9090 was published on 2020-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200930-01-fa-en

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:huawei:fusionaccess:6.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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