HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-16205
HIGH

CVE-2020-16205

CWE-78Published: August 14, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.2
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Using a specially crafted URL command, a remote authenticated user can execute commands as root on the G-Cam and G-Code (Firmware Versions 1.12.0.25 and prior as well as the limited Versions 1.12.13.2 and 1.12.14.5).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-16205 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires high 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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.2.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

geutebrueck22 product(s)
g-cam ebc-2110 firmwareg-cam ebc-2111 firmwareg-cam efd-2240 firmwareg-cam efd-2241 firmwareg-cam efd-2250 firmwareg-cam ethc-2230 firmwareg-cam ethc-2239 firmwareg-cam ethc-2240 firmwareg-cam ethc-2249 firmwareg-cam ewpc-2270 firmwareg-code eec-2400 firmwareg-cam ebc-2110+10
Source: NVD CPE · 44 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158888/Geutebruck-testaction.cgi-Remote-Command-Execution.html
ADVISORYhttps://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-219-03
ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158888/Geutebruck-testaction.cgi-Remote-Command-Execution.html
ADVISORYhttps://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-219-03

All References (4)

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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158888/Geutebruck-testaction.cgi-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-219-03Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158888/Geutebruck-testaction.cgi-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-219-03Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-16205
CVSS Score7.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-78
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 14, 2020

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2020-16205 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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