7.5
HIGH CVSS 4.0
CVE-2020-37092
Netis E1+ 1.2.32533 - Backdoor Account (root)
Description

Netis E1+ version 1.2.32533 contains a hardcoded root account vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access the device with predefined credentials. Attackers can leverage the embedded root account with a crackable password to gain full administrative access to the network device.

INFO

Published Date :

Feb. 3, 2026, 10:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

Feb. 3, 2026, 10:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 HIGH MITRE-CVE
CVSS 4.0 CRITICAL 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 CRITICAL [email protected]
Solution
Address hardcoded root account by changing default password and disabling unused accounts.
  • Change the default root password immediately.
  • Disable the hardcoded root account if possible.
  • Implement strong password policies.
  • Review and disable unnecessary accounts.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2020-37092.

URL Resource
http://www.netis-systems.com
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48382
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/netis-e-backdoor-account-root
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Feb. 03, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Netis E1+ version 1.2.32533 contains a hardcoded root account vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access the device with predefined credentials. Attackers can leverage the embedded root account with a crackable password to gain full administrative access to the network device.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-798
    Added Reference http://www.netis-systems.com
    Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48382
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/netis-e-backdoor-account-root
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 9.3
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Base CVSS Score: 7.5
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