CVE-2020-16282: In the default configuration of Rangee GmbH RangeeOS 8.0.4, all components are executed in the context of the

Routine

HIGH 8.8MITIGATE

CVE-2020-16282 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting rangeeos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In the default configuration of Rangee GmbH RangeeOS 8.0.4, all components are executed in the context of the privileged root user. This may allow a local attacker to break out of the restricted environment or inject malicious code into the application and fully compromise the operating system.

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	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2020-08-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: rangee

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-08-20 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rangee rangeeos MITIGATE

Affected: 8.0.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0.4

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-2020-16282?

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

Is CVE-2020-16282 being exploited?

CVE-2020-16282 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-2020-16282 affect?

CVE-2020-16282 affects rangeeos. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). In the default configuration of Rangee GmbH RangeeOS 8.0.4, all components are executed in the context of the privileged root user. This may allow a local attacker to break out of the restricted environment or inject malicious code into the

How urgent is CVE-2020-16282?

Priority 38/100. High severity

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CVE-2020-16279 CRITICAL 9.8 DOWNGRADE The Kommbox component in Rangee GmbH RangeeOS 8.0.4 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution due to untrusted us

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