CVE-2020-13471: Apex Microelectronics APM32F103 devices allow physical attackers to execute arbitrary code via a power glitch

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MEDIUM 6.8MITIGATE

CVE-2020-13471 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting apm32f103 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Apex Microelectronics APM32F103 devices allow physical attackers to execute arbitrary code via a power glitch and a specific flash patch/breakpoint unit configuration.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2020-08-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: apexmic

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-08-31 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apexmic apm32f103 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.

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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-2020-13471?

apm32f103 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-13471 being exploited?

CVE-2020-13471 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-2020-13471 affect?

CVE-2020-13471 affects apm32f103 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Apex Microelectronics APM32F103 devices allow physical attackers to execute arbitrary code via a power glitch and a specific flash patch/breakpoint unit configuration.

How urgent is CVE-2020-13471?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

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