PatchTheCVECVE-2020-16242: The affected Reason S20 Ethernet Switch is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS), which may allow an attack
CVE-2020-16242 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting s2020 firmware, s2024 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The affected Reason S20 Ethernet Switch is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS), which may allow an attacker to trick application users into performing critical application actions that include, but are not limited to, adding and updating accounts.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 47%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2020-09-25 |
| 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-2020-16242?
s2020 firmware: upgrade to 07a06; s2024 firmware: upgrade to 07a06. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-16242 being exploited?
CVE-2020-16242 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-2020-16242 affect?
CVE-2020-16242 affects s2020 firmware, s2024 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The affected Reason S20 Ethernet Switch is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS), which may allow an attacker to trick application users into performing critical application actions that include, but are not limited to, adding and updati
How urgent is CVE-2020-16242?
Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Related CVEs
- CVE-2020-16246 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE UPGRADE The affected Reason S20 Ethernet Switch is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS), which may allow attackers