Is CVE-2020-6760 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-6760 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-6760 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-6760 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-6760?

CVE-2020-6760 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-6760

CWE-78Published: February 6, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Schmid ZI 620 V400 VPN 090 routers allow an attacker to execute OS commands as root via shell metacharacters to an entry on the SSH subcommand menu, as demonstrated by ping.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-6760 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.