CVE-2020-29659

CRITICALNVD 9.89.8—

9.8

A buffer overflow in the web server of Flexense DupScout Enterprise 10.0.18 allows a remote anonymous attacker to execute code as SYSTEM by overflowing the sid parameter via a GET /settings&sid= attack.

CVSS v3: 9.8
EG Score: 9.8(medium)
EPSS: 89.1%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 9, 2020

Last Modified

November 21, 2024

References (6)

cve@mitrehttps://fluidattacks.com/advisories/prine/
cve@mitrehttps://www.dupscout.com
cve@mitrehttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49217
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/prine/
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://www.dupscout.com
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49217

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

CWE-120Buffer Copy without Checking Size (Classic Buffer Overflow)

Data Freshness Timeline

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2026-05-27 13:39 UTCepss_batch
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2026-05-23 04:30 UTCEG score recompute
2026-05-23 04:30 UTCGHSA enrichment

Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2020-29659?

CVE-2020-29659 is a critical vulnerability published on December 9, 2020. A buffer overflow in the web server of Flexense DupScout Enterprise 10.0.18 allows a remote anonymous attacker to execute code as SYSTEM by overflowing the sid parameter via a GET /settings&sid= attack.

When was CVE-2020-29659 disclosed?

CVE-2020-29659 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 9, 2020, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2020-29659 actively exploited?

CVE-2020-29659 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 89.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-29659?

CVE-2020-29659 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2020-29659?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2020-29659, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2020-29659

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