CVE-2020-29023

What it is

Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output from CSV Report Generator of Secomea GateManager allows an authenticated administrator to generate a CSV file that may run arbitrary commands on a victim's computer when opened in a spreadsheet program (like Excel). This issue affects: Secomea GateManager all versions prior to 9.3.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with an admin-level account, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2021-02-16 16:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 03:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.5% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 3.5 LOW (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2021-02-16 16:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 03:10 UTC

Exploit probability

0.5% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-116

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Secomea Gatemanager 4250 Firmware
• Secomea Gatemanager 4260 Firmware
• Secomea Gatemanager 9250 Firmware
• Secomea Gatemanager 8250 Firmware < 9.3

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 3.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

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