PatchTheCVECVE-2020-9026: ELTEX NTP-RG-1402G 1v10 3.25.3.32 devices allow OS command injection via the PING field of the resource ping.c
CVE-2020-9026 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting ntp-2 firmware, ntp-rg-1402g firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
ELTEX NTP-RG-1402G 1v10 3.25.3.32 devices allow OS command injection via the PING field of the resource ping.cmd. The NTP-2 device is also affected.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.1% (top 12%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2020-02-17 |
| 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-2020-9026?
ntp-2 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; ntp-rg-1402g firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-9026 being exploited?
CVE-2020-9026 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-2020-9026 affect?
CVE-2020-9026 affects ntp-2 firmware, ntp-rg-1402g firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). ELTEX NTP-RG-1402G 1v10 3.25.3.32 devices allow OS command injection via the PING field of the resource ping.cmd. The NTP-2 device is also affected.
How urgent is CVE-2020-9026?
Priority 66/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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