CVE-2020-27689: The Relish (Verve Connect) VH510 device with firmware before 1.0.1.6L0516 contains undocumented default admin
CVE-2020-27689 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting verve connect vh510 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Relish (Verve Connect) VH510 device with firmware before 1.0.1.6L0516 contains undocumented default admin credentials for the web management interface. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to login and execute commands on the device, as well as upgrade the firmware image to a malicious version.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.2% (top 18%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-798 |
| Published | 2020-11-04 |
| 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-2020-27689?
verve connect vh510 firmware: upgrade to 1.0.1.6l0516. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-27689 being exploited?
CVE-2020-27689 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-2020-27689 affect?
CVE-2020-27689 affects verve connect vh510 firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The Relish (Verve Connect) VH510 device with firmware before 1.0.1.6L0516 contains undocumented default admin credentials for the web management interface. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to login and execute commands on
How urgent is CVE-2020-27689?
Priority 65/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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