CVE-2020-7561
CWE-284Published: November 19, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability exists in Easergy T300 (with firmware 2.7 and older) that could cause a wide range of problems, including information exposure, denial of service, and command execution when access to a resource from an attacker is not restricted or incorrectly restricted.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-7561 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.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-7561 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts