CVE-2020-16096
CWE-285Published: September 15, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
In Gallagher Command Centre versions 8.10 prior to 8.10.1134(MR4), 8.00 prior to 8.00.1161(MR5), 7.90 prior to 7.90.991(MR5), 7.80 prior to 7.80.960(MR2), 7.70 and earlier, any operator account has access to all data that would be replicated if the system were to be (or is) attached to a multi-server environment. This can include plain text credentials for DVR systems and card details used for physical access/alarm/perimeter components.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-16096 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.7.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-16096 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts