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CVE-2020-8539

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 2.26% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2020-12-01 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. Public exploit code or proof-of-concept references have been detected in its references.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

GitHub PoC Links

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CVE
CVE-2020-8539
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
2.26%

Original NVD Description

Kia Motors Head Unit with Software version: SOP.003.30.18.0703, SOP.005.7.181019, and SOP.007.1.191209 may allow an attacker to inject unauthorized commands, by executing the micomd executable deamon, to trigger unintended functionalities. In addition, this executable may be used by an attacker to inject commands to generate CAN frames that are sent into the M-CAN bus (Multimedia CAN bus) of the vehicle.

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