MEDIUM
CVE-2020-8798
CWE-276Published: April 23, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
httpd in Juplink RX4-1500 v1.0.3-v1.0.5 allows remote attackers to change or access router settings by connecting to the unauthenticated setup3.htm endpoint from the local network.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-8798 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
juplink2 product(s)
rx4-1500 firmwarerx4-1500
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://cerne.xyz/bugs/CVE-2020-8798.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://cerne.xyz/bugs/CVE-2020-8798.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-8798
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-276
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 23, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-276)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-8798 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.