Is CVE-2020-12017 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-12017 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-12017 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-12017 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-12017?

CVE-2020-12017 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-12017

CWE-306Published: June 2, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

GE Grid Solutions Reason RT Clocks, RT430, RT431, and RT434, all firmware versions prior to 08A05. The device’s vulnerability in the web application could allow multiple unauthenticated attacks that could cause serious impact. The vulnerability may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands and send a request to a specific URL that could cause the device to become unresponsive. The unauthenticated attacker may change the password of the 'configuration' user account, allowing the attacker to modify the configuration of the device via the web interface using the new password. This vulnerability may also allow an unauthenticated attacker to bypass the authentication required to configure the device and reboot the system.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-12017 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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.