HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-9063
HIGH

CVE-2020-9063

CWE-120Published: August 21, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.6
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

NCR SelfServ ATMs running APTRA XFS 05.01.00 or earlier do not authenticate or protect the integrity of USB HID communications between the currency dispenser and the host computer, permitting an attacker with physical access to internal ATM components the ability to inject a malicious payload and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges on the host computer by causing a buffer overflow on the host.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-9063 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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 7.6.

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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorPhysical
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

ncr2 product(s)
aptra xfsselfserv atm
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

ADVISORYhttps://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/116713
ADVISORYhttps://www.ncr.com/content/dam/ncrcom/content-type/documents/NCR_Secure_white_paper-Dispenser_Security_Solution_September_2018.pdf
ADVISORYhttps://www.ncr.com/content/dam/ncrcom/content-type/documents/NCR_Security_Alert-2018-10-S1_and_S2_Critical_Update.pdf
ADVISORYhttps://www.ncr.com/content/dam/ncrcom/content-type/documents/NCR_Security_Alert-2018-13_APTRA_XFS_v5.pdf
ADVISORYhttps://www.ncr.com/content/dam/ncrcom/unsorted/jackpot_attacks_in_the_us_-_january_2018.pdf
ADVISORYhttps://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/116713
ADVISORYhttps://www.ncr.com/content/dam/ncrcom/content-type/documents/NCR_Secure_white_paper-Dispenser_Security_Solution_September_2018.pdf
ADVISORYhttps://www.ncr.com/content/dam/ncrcom/content-type/documents/NCR_Security_Alert-2018-10-S1_and_S2_Critical_Update.pdf
ADVISORYhttps://www.ncr.com/content/dam/ncrcom/content-type/documents/NCR_Security_Alert-2018-13_APTRA_XFS_v5.pdf
ADVISORYhttps://www.ncr.com/content/dam/ncrcom/unsorted/jackpot_attacks_in_the_us_-_january_2018.pdf

All References (11)

→
https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/116713Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://www.ncr.com/content/dam/ncrcom/content-type/documents/NCR_Secure_white_paper-Dispenser_Security_Solution_September_2018.pdfExploit · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.ncr.com/content/dam/ncrcom/content-type/documents/NCR_Security_Alert-2018-10-S1_and_S2_Critical_Update.pdfVendor Advisory
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https://www.ncr.com/content/dam/ncrcom/content-type/documents/NCR_Security_Alert-2018-13_APTRA_XFS_v5.pdfVendor Advisory
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https://www.ncr.com/content/dam/ncrcom/unsorted/jackpot_attacks_in_the_us_-_january_2018.pdfVendor Advisory
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https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/116713Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/116713
→
https://www.ncr.com/content/dam/ncrcom/content-type/documents/NCR_Secure_white_paper-Dispenser_Security_Solution_September_2018.pdfExploit · Vendor Advisory
→
https://www.ncr.com/content/dam/ncrcom/content-type/documents/NCR_Security_Alert-2018-10-S1_and_S2_Critical_Update.pdfVendor Advisory
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https://www.ncr.com/content/dam/ncrcom/content-type/documents/NCR_Security_Alert-2018-13_APTRA_XFS_v5.pdfVendor Advisory
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https://www.ncr.com/content/dam/ncrcom/unsorted/jackpot_attacks_in_the_us_-_january_2018.pdfVendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-9063
CVSS Score7.6 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-120
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 21, 2020

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2020-9063 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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