MEDIUM
CVE-2020-27557
CWE-522Published: November 17, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Unprotected Storage of Credentials vulnerability in BASETech GE-131 BT-1837836 firmware 20180921 allows local users to gain access to the video streaming username and password via SQLite files containing plain text credentials.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-27557 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), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
basetech2 product(s)
ge-131 bt-1837836 firmwarege-131 bt-1837836
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://infosec.rm-it.de/2020/11/04/basetech-ip-camera-analysis/#vulnsExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://infosec.rm-it.de/2020/11/04/basetech-ip-camera-analysis/#vulnsExploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-27557
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-522
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 17, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-522)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-27557 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.