PatchTheCVECVE-2020-16246: The affected Reason S20 Ethernet Switch is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS), which may allow attackers
CVE-2020-16246 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 attackers to trick users into following a link or navigating to a page that posts a malicious JavaScript statement to the vulnerable site, causing the malicious JavaScript to be rendered by the site and executed by the victim client.
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 | 2020-10-20 |
| 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-2020-16246?
s2020 firmware: upgrade to 07a06; s2024 firmware: upgrade to 07a06. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-16246 being exploited?
CVE-2020-16246 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-2020-16246 affect?
CVE-2020-16246 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 attackers to trick users into following a link or navigating to a page that posts a malicious JavaScript statement to the vulnerable site,
How urgent is CVE-2020-16246?
Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Related CVEs
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