Is CVE-2020-11968 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-11968 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-11968 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-11968 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-11968?

CVE-2020-11968 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-11968

CWE-532Published: April 21, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In the web-panel in IQrouter through 3.3.1, remote attackers can read system logs because of Incorrect Access Control. Note: The vendor claims that this vulnerability can only occur on a brand-new network that, after initiating the forced initial configuration (which has a required step for setting a secure password on the system), makes this CVE invalid. This vulnerability is “true for any unconfigured release of OpenWRT, and true of many other new Linux distros prior to being configured for the first time”

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-11968 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.