CVE-2020-6789: Loading a DLL through an Uncontrolled Search Path Element in the Bosch Monitor Wall installer up to and includ

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-6789?

monitor wall: upgrade to newer than 10.00.0164. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-6789 being exploited?

CVE-2020-6789 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-6789 affect?

CVE-2020-6789 affects monitor wall. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Loading a DLL through an Uncontrolled Search Path Element in the Bosch Monitor Wall installer up to and including version 10.00.0164 potentially allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system. A prerequisite is that the v

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2020-6789 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting monitor wall. 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 the Bosch Monitor Wall installer up to and including version 10.00.0164 potentially allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system. A prerequisite is that the victim is tricked into placing a malicious DLL in the same directory where the installer is started from.

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	0.4% (top 70%)
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 monitor wall UPGRADE

Affected: <= 10.00.0164

Fixed in: newer than 10.00.0164

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy monitor-wall || rpm -q monitor-wall || monitor-wall --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 10.00.0164 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade monitor-wall

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade monitor-wall

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-6789?

monitor wall: upgrade to newer than 10.00.0164. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-6789 being exploited?

CVE-2020-6789 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-2020-6789 affect?

CVE-2020-6789 affects monitor wall. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Loading a DLL through an Uncontrolled Search Path Element in the Bosch Monitor Wall installer up to and including version 10.00.0164 potentially allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system. A prerequisite is that the v

How urgent is CVE-2020-6789?

Priority 35/100. High severity

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References

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