CVE-2020-25748: A Cleartext Transmission issue was discovered on Rubetek RV-3406, RV-3409, and RV-3411 cameras (firmware versi

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CVE-2020-25748 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting rv-3406 firmware, rv-3409 firmware, rv-3411 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Cleartext Transmission issue was discovered on Rubetek RV-3406, RV-3409, and RV-3411 cameras (firmware versions v342, v339). Someone in the middle can intercept and modify the video data from the camera, which is transmitted in an unencrypted form. One can also modify responses from NTP and RTSP servers and force the camera to use the changed values.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-319
Published	2020-09-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: rubetek

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-09-25 04:23 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rubetek rv-3406 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 339 · 342

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 339

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.

rubetek rv-3409 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 339 · 342

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 339

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.

rubetek rv-3411 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 339 · 342

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 339

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-2020-25748?

rv-3406 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; rv-3409 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; rv-3411 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-25748 being exploited?

CVE-2020-25748 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-2020-25748 affect?

CVE-2020-25748 affects rv-3406 firmware, rv-3409 firmware, rv-3411 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). A Cleartext Transmission issue was discovered on Rubetek RV-3406, RV-3409, and RV-3411 cameras (firmware versions v342, v339). Someone in the middle can intercept and modify the video data from the camera, which is transmitted in an unencry

How urgent is CVE-2020-25748?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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