Is CVE-2020-6007 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-6007 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-6007 be exploited remotely?

Partially. CVE-2020-6007 requires adjacent network access (same network segment) to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-6007?

CVE-2020-6007 has a CVSS score of 7.9 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-6007

CWE-122Published: January 23, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.9

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Philips Hue Bridge model 2.X prior to and including version 1935144020 contains a Heap-based Buffer Overflow when handling a long ZCL string during the commissioning phase, resulting in a remote code execution.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-6007 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

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 7.9.

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.