CVE-2020-10290: Universal Robots controller execute URCaps (zip files containing Java-powered applications) without any permis

Routine

MEDIUM 6.8MITIGATE

CVE-2020-10290 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting urx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Universal Robots controller execute URCaps (zip files containing Java-powered applications) without any permission restrictions and a wide API that presents many primitives that can compromise the overall robot operations as demonstrated in our video. In our PoC we demonstrate how a malicious actor could 'cook' a custom URCap that when deployed by the user (intendedly or unintendedly) compromises the system

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Physical
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-250, CWE-269
Published	2020-08-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Alias Robotics S.L. · Vendor: sintef

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-08-21 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sintef urx 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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-10290?

urx: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-10290 being exploited?

CVE-2020-10290 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-2020-10290 affect?

CVE-2020-10290 affects urx. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Universal Robots controller execute URCaps (zip files containing Java-powered applications) without any permission restrictions and a wide API that presents many primitives that can compromise the overall robot operations as demonstrated in

How urgent is CVE-2020-10290?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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