CVE-2020-16096

Severity: high (CVSS 7.7 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.8% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2020-09-15 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-285

Description

In Gallagher Command Centre versions 8.10 prior to 8.10.1134(MR4), 8.00 prior to 8.00.1161(MR5), 7.90 prior to 7.90.991(MR5), 7.80 prior to 7.80.960(MR2), 7.70 and earlier, any operator account has access to all data that would be replicated if the system were to be (or is) attached to a multi-server environment. This can include plain text credentials for DVR systems and card details used for physical access/alarm/perimeter components.

Affected products

Gallagher Command Centre: from 7.80 before 7.80.960; from 7.90 before 7.90.991; from 8.00 before 8.00.1161; from 8.10 before 8.10.1134; 7.80.960, 7.90.991, 8.00.1161, 8.10.1134 — fixed in 7.80.960, 7.90.991, 8.00.1161, 8.10.1134

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Gallagher Command Centre 7.80.960, 7.90.991, 8.00.1161, 8.10.1134. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

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