CVE-2020-6864: Medium severity ZTE E8820v3 Firmware vulnerability

Published Feb 27, 2020
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Updated

ZTE E8820V3 router product is impacted by an information leak vulnerability. Attackers could use this vulnerability to to gain wireless passwords. After obtaining the wireless password, the attacker could collect information and attack the router.

Affected Software

4 affected components
ZTE E8820v3 Firmware<3.1.0.1000.5
ZTE E8820V3
All of the following
ZTE E8820v3 Firmware<3.1.0.1000.5
ZTE E8820V3

Event History

Feb 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:48 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6864?

CVE-2020-6864 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for information leakage.

2

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2020-6864?

CVE-2020-6864 is an information leak vulnerability affecting ZTE E8820V3 routers.

3

How do I fix CVE-2020-6864?

To fix CVE-2020-6864, update the ZTE E8820V3 firmware to version 3.1.0.1000.5 or later.

4

What could attackers gain from exploiting CVE-2020-6864?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2020-6864 could gain access to wireless passwords, facilitating further attacks on the router.

5

Which devices are affected by CVE-2020-6864?

CVE-2020-6864 affects the ZTE E8820V3 router and its associated firmware versions prior to 3.1.0.1000.5.

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