PatchTheCVECVE-2020-10268: Critical services for operation can be terminated from windows task manager, bringing the manipulator to a hal
CVE-2020-10268 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting kr c4 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Critical services for operation can be terminated from windows task manager, bringing the manipulator to a halt. After this a Re-Calibration of the brakes needs to be performed. Be noted that this only can be accomplished either by a Kuka technician or by Kuka issued calibration hardware that interfaces with the manipulator furthering the delay and increasing operational costs.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Physical |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 75%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-749 |
| Published | 2020-06-16 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2020-10268?
kr c4 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-10268 being exploited?
CVE-2020-10268 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2020-10268 affect?
CVE-2020-10268 affects kr c4 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Critical services for operation can be terminated from windows task manager, bringing the manipulator to a halt. After this a Re-Calibration of the brakes needs to be performed. Be noted that this only can be accomplished either by a Kuka t
How urgent is CVE-2020-10268?
Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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