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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-26201

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

2.4 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

Askey AP5100W_Dual_SIG_1.01.097 and all prior versions use a weak password at the Operating System (rlx-linux) level. This allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access as an admin or root user to the device Operating System via Telnet or SSH.

Technical details

Published
2020-12-10

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-26201?

Askey AP5100W_Dual_SIG_1.01.097 and all prior versions use a weak password at the Operating System (rlx-linux) level. This allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access as an admin or root user to the device Operating System via Telnet or SSH.

Is CVE-2020-26201 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-26201 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.4% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-26201?

CVE-2020-26201 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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