CVE-2020-24216
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: October 6, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An issue was discovered in the box application on HiSilicon based IPTV/H.264/H.265 video encoders. When the administrator configures a secret URL for RTSP streaming, the stream is still available via its default name such as /0. Unauthenticated attackers can view video streams that are meant to be private.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-24216 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-24216 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts