How severe is CVE-2020-9201?

CVE-2020-9201 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium 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 none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-9201 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9201?

CVE-2020-9201 primarily affects Huawei Nip6800 Firmware. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9201?

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

When was CVE-2020-9201 published?

CVE-2020-9201 was published on 2020-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9201

CVE-2020-9201 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei Nip6800 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 3.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Huawei Nip6800 Firmware
Published: 2020-12-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in some versions of NIP6800, Secospace USG6600 and USG9500. The software reads data past the end of the intended buffer when parsing DHCP messages including crafted parameter. Successful exploit could cause certain service abnormal.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9201?: There is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in some versions of NIP6800, Secospace USG6600 and USG9500. The software reads data past the end of the intended buffer when parsing DHCP messages including crafted parameter. Successful exploit could cause certain service abnormal.
How severe is CVE-2020-9201?: CVE-2020-9201 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium 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 none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-9201 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9201?: CVE-2020-9201 primarily affects Huawei Nip6800 Firmware. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9201?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-9201 published?: CVE-2020-9201 was published on 2020-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200122-04-eudemon-en

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:nip6800_firmware:v500r001c30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:nip6800_firmware:v500r001c60spc500:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:nip6800_firmware:v500r005c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:secospace_usg6600_firmware:v500r001c30spc200:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:secospace_usg6600_firmware:v500r001c30spc600:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:secospace_usg6600_firmware:v500r001c60spc500:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:secospace_usg6600_firmware:v500r005c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:usg9500_firmware:v500r001c30spc200:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:usg9500_firmware:v500r001c30spc600:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:usg9500_firmware:v500r001c60spc500:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:usg9500_firmware:v500r005c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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