PatchTheCVECVE-2020-24038: myFax version 229 logs sensitive information in the export log module which allows any user to access critical
CVE-2020-24038 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting myfax150 firmware, myfax250 firmware, myfax450 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
myFax version 229 logs sensitive information in the export log module which allows any user to access critical information.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 34%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-532 |
| Published | 2021-07-07 |
| 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-2020-24038?
myfax150 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; myfax250 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; myfax450 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-24038 being exploited?
CVE-2020-24038 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-2020-24038 affect?
CVE-2020-24038 affects myfax150 firmware, myfax250 firmware, myfax450 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). myFax version 229 logs sensitive information in the export log module which allows any user to access critical information.
How urgent is CVE-2020-24038?
Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference