Is CVE-2020-28329 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-28329 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-28329 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-28329 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-28329?

CVE-2020-28329 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-28329

CWE-798Published: November 24, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Barco wePresent WiPG-1600W firmware includes a hardcoded API account and password that is discoverable by inspecting the firmware image. A malicious actor could use this password to access authenticated, administrative functions in the API. Affected Version(s): 2.5.1.8, 2.5.0.25, 2.5.0.24, 2.4.1.19.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-28329 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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.