How severe is CVE-2020-9278?

CVE-2020-9278 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-9278 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9278?

CVE-2020-9278 affects Dlink Dsl-2640b Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9278?

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-2020-9278 published?

CVE-2020-9278 was published on 2020-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9278

CVE-2020-9278 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dsl-2640b Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Dlink Dsl-2640b Firmware
Published: 2020-04-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered on D-Link DSL-2640B B2 EU_4.01B devices. The device can be reset to its default configuration by accessing an unauthenticated URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9278?: An issue was discovered on D-Link DSL-2640B B2 EU_4.01B devices. The device can be reset to its default configuration by accessing an unauthenticated URL.
How severe is CVE-2020-9278?: CVE-2020-9278 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-9278 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9278?: CVE-2020-9278 affects Dlink Dsl-2640b Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9278?: 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-2020-9278 published?: CVE-2020-9278 was published on 2020-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dsl-2640b_firmware:eu_4.01b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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