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CVE-2020-10286: the main user account has restricted privileges but is in the sudoers group and there is not any mechanism in

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADEMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2020-10286 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting xarm 5 lite firmware, xarm 6 firmware, xarm 7 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

the main user account has restricted privileges but is in the sudoers group and there is not any mechanism in place to prevent sudo su or sudo -i to be run gaining unrestricted access to sensible files, encryption, or issue orders that disrupt robot operation.

Why this priority

  • High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score8.8 (High)
Attack vectorAdjacent network
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.7% (top 45%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-656, CWE-269
Published2020-07-15
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Alias Robotics S.L. · Vendor: ufactory

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

ufactory xarm 5 lite firmware UPGRADE
Affected: <= 1.5.0
Fixed in: newer than 1.5.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
ufactory xarm 6 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
ufactory xarm 7 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2020-10286?

xarm 5 lite firmware: upgrade to newer than 1.5.0; xarm 6 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; xarm 7 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-10286 being exploited?

CVE-2020-10286 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-2020-10286 affect?

CVE-2020-10286 affects xarm 5 lite firmware, xarm 6 firmware, xarm 7 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). the main user account has restricted privileges but is in the sudoers group and there is not any mechanism in place to prevent sudo su or sudo -i to be run gaining unrestricted access to sensible files, encryption, or issue orders that disr

How urgent is CVE-2020-10286?

Priority 44/100. High severity

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