CVE-2020-15059: Lindy 42633 4-Port USB 2.0 Gigabit Network Server 2.078.000 devices allow an attacker on the same network to b

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HIGH 8.8MITIGATE

CVE-2020-15059 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting 42633 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Lindy 42633 4-Port USB 2.0 Gigabit Network Server 2.078.000 devices allow an attacker on the same network to bypass authentication via a web-administration request that lacks a password parameter.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2020-08-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: lindy-international

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-08-07 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lindy-international 42633 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 2.078.000

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.078.000

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-2020-15059?

42633 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-15059 being exploited?

CVE-2020-15059 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-2020-15059 affect?

CVE-2020-15059 affects 42633 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Lindy 42633 4-Port USB 2.0 Gigabit Network Server 2.078.000 devices allow an attacker on the same network to bypass authentication via a web-administration request that lacks a password parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2020-15059?

Priority 46/100. High severity

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CVE-2020-15061 MEDIUM 6.5 MITIGATE Lindy 42633 4-Port USB 2.0 Gigabit Network Server 2.078.000 devices allow an attacker on the same network to d
CVE-2020-15060 MEDIUM 4.3 MITIGATE Lindy 42633 4-Port USB 2.0 Gigabit Network Server 2.078.000 devices allow an attacker on the same network to c
CVE-2020-15058 HIGH 8.8 MITIGATE Lindy 42633 4-Port USB 2.0 Gigabit Network Server 2.078.000 devices allow an attacker on the same network to e

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