PatchTheCVECVE-2020-9475: The S
CVE-2020-9475 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.0) affecting sg 150-0 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The S. Siedle & Soehne SG 150-0 Smart Gateway before 1.2.4 allows local privilege escalation via a race condition in logrotate. By using an exploit chain, an attacker with access to the network can get root access on the gateway.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.0 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 82%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-362 |
| Published | 2020-05-07 |
| 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-2020-9475?
sg 150-0 firmware: upgrade to 1.2.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-9475 being exploited?
CVE-2020-9475 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-2020-9475 affect?
CVE-2020-9475 affects sg 150-0 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). The S. Siedle & Soehne SG 150-0 Smart Gateway before 1.2.4 allows local privilege escalation via a race condition in logrotate. By using an exploit chain, an attacker with access to the network can get root access on the gateway.
How urgent is CVE-2020-9475?
Priority 34/100. High severity; Public exploit reference
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