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CVE-2020-16260: Winston 1.5.4 devices do not enforce authorization. This is exploitable from the intranet, and can be combined with other vulnerabilities for remote exploitation.

CVE-2020-16260 · published 6 years ago
Summary

Winston 1.5.4 devices do not enforce authorization. This is exploitable from the intranet, and can be combined with other vulnerabilities for remote exploitation.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
winstonprivacy winston_firmware 1.5.4
cpe:2.3:o:winstonprivacy:winston_firmware:1.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Winston 1.5.4 devices do not enforce authorization. This is exploitable from the intranet, and can be combined with other vulnerabilities for remote exploitation.
Winston 1.5.4 devices do not enforce authorization. This is exploitable from the intranet, and can be combined with other vulnerabilities for remote exploitation.
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-862Missing Authorization
Timeline
Published28 Oct 2020
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
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