PatchTheCVECVE-2020-10285: The authentication implementation on the xArm controller has very low entropy, making it vulnerable to a brute
CVE-2020-10285 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting xarm 5 lite firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The authentication implementation on the xArm controller has very low entropy, making it vulnerable to a brute-force attack. There is no mechanism in place to mitigate or lockout automated attempts to gain access.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
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-2020-10285?
xarm 5 lite firmware: upgrade to newer than 1.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-10285 being exploited?
CVE-2020-10285 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-2020-10285 affect?
CVE-2020-10285 affects xarm 5 lite firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The authentication implementation on the xArm controller has very low entropy, making it vulnerable to a brute-force attack. There is no mechanism in place to mitigate or lockout automated attempts to gain access.
How urgent is CVE-2020-10285?
Priority 57/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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