Is CVE-2020-29023 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-29023 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-29023 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-29023 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-29023?

CVE-2020-29023 has a CVSS score of 3.5 (LOW).

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LOW

CVE-2020-29023

CWE-116Published: February 16, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

3.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output from CSV Report Generator of Secomea GateManager allows an authenticated administrator to generate a CSV file that may run arbitrary commands on a victim's computer when opened in a spreadsheet program (like Excel). This issue affects: Secomea GateManager all versions prior to 9.3.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-29023 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.High

User InteractionRequired

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityLow

IntegrityLow

AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

secomea8 product(s)

gatemanager 4250 firmwaregatemanager 4250gatemanager 4260 firmwaregatemanager 4260gatemanager 9250 firmwaregatemanager 9250gatemanager 8250 firmwaregatemanager 8250

Source: NVD CPE · 8 total CPE entries