CVE-2020-10918
CWE-287Published: July 23, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of C-MORE HMI EA9 Firmware version 6.52 touch screen panels. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the authentication mechanism. The issue is due to insufficient authentication on post-authentication requests. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to resources normally protected from unauthenticated users. Was ZDI-CAN-10182.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-10918 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-10918 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts