Is CVE-2020-16101 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-16101 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-16101 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-16101 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-16101?

CVE-2020-16101 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-16101

CWE-805Published: September 15, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

It is possible for an unauthenticated remote DCOM websocket connection to crash the Command Centre service due to an out-of-bounds buffer access. Affected versions are v8.20 prior to v8.20.1166(MR3), v8.10 prior to v8.10.1211(MR5), v8.00 prior to v8.00.1228(MR6), all versions of 7.90 and earlier.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-16101 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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.