Free and open · new CVEs checked every 20 minutesStatusRSSOpen dataContact

CVE-2020-9526: CS2 Network P2P through 3.x, as used in millions of Internet of Things devices, suffers from an information ex

38
Routine
MEDIUM 5.9REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2020-9526 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting p2p. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CS2 Network P2P through 3.x, as used in millions of Internet of Things devices, suffers from an information exposure flaw that exposes user session data to supernodes in the network, as demonstrated by passively eavesdropping on user video/audio streams, capturing credentials, and compromising devices.

Why this priority

  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score5.9 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-319, CWE-327
Published2020-08-10
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cs2-network

Share: LinkedIn · X · Reddit

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

cs2-network p2p UPGRADE
Affected: <= 3.0.3a
Fixed in: newer than 3.0.3a
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy p2p || rpm -q p2p || p2p --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.0.3a (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade p2p
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade p2p
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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-2020-9526?

p2p: upgrade to newer than 3.0.3a. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-9526 being exploited?

CVE-2020-9526 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-2020-9526 affect?

CVE-2020-9526 affects p2p. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). CS2 Network P2P through 3.x, as used in millions of Internet of Things devices, suffers from an information exposure flaw that exposes user session data to supernodes in the network, as demonstrated by passively eavesdropping on user video/

How urgent is CVE-2020-9526?

Priority 38/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

References

← Back to latest CVEs

Get the weekly exploited-CVE digest by emailThe CVEs being attacked this week and how to fix them. No spam, unsubscribe any time.