CVE-2020-6785: Loading a DLL through an Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Bosch BVMS and BVMS Viewer in versions 10.1.0, 10

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2020-6785 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting video management system, video management system viewer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Loading a DLL through an Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Bosch BVMS and BVMS Viewer in versions 10.1.0, 10.0.1, 10.0.0 and 9.0.0 and older potentially allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system. This affects both the installer as well as the installed application. This also affects Bosch DIVAR IP 7000 R2, Bosch DIVAR IP all-in-one 5000 and Bosch DIVAR IP all-in-one 7000 with installers and installed BVMS versions prior

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2021-03-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Robert Bosch GmbH · Vendor: bosch

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-03-25 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bosch video management system UPGRADE

Affected: < 9.0 · >= 10.0 and < 10.0.2 · >= 10.1 and < 10.1.1

Fixed in: 9.0, 10.0.2, 10.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy video-management-system || rpm -q video-management-system || video-management-system --version

2. UPGRADE to 9.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade video-management-system

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade video-management-system

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 10.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison video-management-system sudo apt install video-management-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_10.0> sudo apt-mark hold video-management-system

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list video-management-system sudo dnf downgrade video-management-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_10.0> sudo dnf versionlock add video-management-system

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

bosch video management system viewer UPGRADE

Affected: < 9.0 · >= 10.0 and < 10.0.2 · >= 10.1.0 and < 10.1.1

Fixed in: 9.0, 10.0.2, 10.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy video-management-system-viewer || rpm -q video-management-system-viewer || video-management-system-viewer --version

2. UPGRADE to 9.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade video-management-system-viewer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade video-management-system-viewer

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 10.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison video-management-system-viewer sudo apt install video-management-system-viewer=<VERSION_BEFORE_10.0> sudo apt-mark hold video-management-system-viewer

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list video-management-system-viewer sudo dnf downgrade video-management-system-viewer-<VERSION_BEFORE_10.0> sudo dnf versionlock add video-management-system-viewer

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2020-6785?

video management system: upgrade to 9.0, 10.0.2, 10.1.1; video management system viewer: upgrade to 9.0, 10.0.2, 10.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-6785 being exploited?

CVE-2020-6785 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-2020-6785 affect?

CVE-2020-6785 affects video management system, video management system viewer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Loading a DLL through an Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Bosch BVMS and BVMS Viewer in versions 10.1.0, 10.0.1, 10.0.0 and 9.0.0 and older potentially allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system. This affects both

How urgent is CVE-2020-6785?

Priority 34/100. High severity

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