CVE-2020-12106: The Web portal of the WiFi module of VPNCrypt M10 2.6.5 allows unauthenticated users to send HTTP POST request

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2020-12106 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting vpncrypt m10 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Web portal of the WiFi module of VPNCrypt M10 2.6.5 allows unauthenticated users to send HTTP POST request to several critical Administrative functions such as, changing credentials of the Administrator account or connect the product to a rogue access point.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-306
Published	2020-08-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: stengg

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-08-12 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

stengg vpncrypt m10 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 2.6.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.6.5

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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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-2020-12106?

vpncrypt m10 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-12106 being exploited?

CVE-2020-12106 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-2020-12106 affect?

CVE-2020-12106 affects vpncrypt m10 firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The Web portal of the WiFi module of VPNCrypt M10 2.6.5 allows unauthenticated users to send HTTP POST request to several critical Administrative functions such as, changing credentials of the Administrator account or connect the product to

How urgent is CVE-2020-12106?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Wi-Fi vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2020-12107 CRITICAL 9.8 MITIGATE The Web portal of the WiFi module of VPNCrypt M10 2.6.5 allows command injection via a text field, which allow

References

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