Is CVE-2020-16282 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-16282 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-16282 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2020-16282 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-16282?

CVE-2020-16282 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-16282

CWE-78Published: August 20, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In the default configuration of Rangee GmbH RangeeOS 8.0.4, all components are executed in the context of the privileged root user. This may allow a local attacker to break out of the restricted environment or inject malicious code into the application and fully compromise the operating system.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-16282 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.

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.