PatchTheCVECVE-2020-11968: In the web-panel in IQrouter through 3.3.1, remote attackers can read system logs because of Incorrect Access
CVE-2020-11968 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting iqrouter firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In the web-panel in IQrouter through 3.3.1, remote attackers can read system logs because of Incorrect Access Control. Note: The vendor claims that this vulnerability can only occur on a brand-new network that, after initiating the forced initial configuration (which has a required step for setting a secure password on the system), makes this CVE invalid. This vulnerability is “true for any unconfigured release of OpenWRT, and true of many other
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.7% (top 14%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-532 |
| Published | 2020-04-21 |
| 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-2020-11968?
iqrouter firmware: upgrade to newer than 3.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-11968 being exploited?
CVE-2020-11968 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-2020-11968 affect?
CVE-2020-11968 affects iqrouter firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). In the web-panel in IQrouter through 3.3.1, remote attackers can read system logs because of Incorrect Access Control. Note: The vendor claims that this vulnerability can only occur on a brand-new network that, after initiating the forced i
How urgent is CVE-2020-11968?
Priority 53/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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