CVE-2020-8232: An information disclosure vulnerability exists in EdgeMax EdgeSwitch firmware v1.9.0 that allowed read only us

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-8232?

edgeswitch firmware: upgrade to 1.9.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-8232 being exploited?

CVE-2020-8232 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-2020-8232 affect?

CVE-2020-8232 affects edgeswitch firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). An information disclosure vulnerability exists in EdgeMax EdgeSwitch firmware v1.9.0 that allowed read only users could obtain unauthorized information through SNMP community pages.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-8232?

Priority 42/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

This month

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2020-8232 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting edgeswitch firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in EdgeMax EdgeSwitch firmware v1.9.0 that allowed read only users could obtain unauthorized information through SNMP community pages.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2020-08-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: ui

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-08-17 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ui edgeswitch firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.9.0

Fixed in: 1.9.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy edgeswitch-firmware || rpm -q edgeswitch-firmware || edgeswitch-firmware --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.9.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade edgeswitch-firmware

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade edgeswitch-firmware

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-2020-8232?

edgeswitch firmware: upgrade to 1.9.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-8232 being exploited?

CVE-2020-8232 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-2020-8232 affect?

CVE-2020-8232 affects edgeswitch firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). An information disclosure vulnerability exists in EdgeMax EdgeSwitch firmware v1.9.0 that allowed read only users could obtain unauthorized information through SNMP community pages.

How urgent is CVE-2020-8232?

Priority 42/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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