Is CVE-2020-16102 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-16102 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-16102 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-16102 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-16102?

CVE-2020-16102 has a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-16102

CWE-287Published: December 14, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.2

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper Authentication vulnerability in Gallagher Command Centre Server allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to create items with invalid configuration, potentially causing the server to crash and fail to restart. This issue affects: Gallagher Command Centre 8.30 versions prior to 8.30.1299(MR2); 8.20 versions prior to 8.20.1218(MR4); 8.10 versions prior to 8.10.1253(MR6); 8.00 versions prior to 8.00.1252(MR7); version 7.90 and prior versions.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-16102 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 8.2.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.